On the Web3 battlefield, having storage technology alone is far from enough. The cleverness of Walrus Protocol lies in integrating data storage, token incentives, and ecosystem applications into a closed loop that is difficult to disrupt.

Just looking at the numbers reveals the vitality of this ecosystem—over 1.3PB of data stored on the protocol chain, nearly 190,000 active users calling the chain approximately 21 million times daily. These are not just impressive metrics; they reflect real user behaviors and application dependencies.

The incentive mechanism is key. The protocol distributes about 120,000 token units daily to users participating in storage and data access. What are the benefits of this approach? Storage providers gain direct rewards, encouraging developers to integrate their applications, and users become more active due to economic returns. Combining economic interests with data usage, the protocol’s value is no longer just a technical matter but truly embedded in the ecosystem’s economic cycle.

The longer this mechanism operates, the more advantageous it becomes. As applications and user data increase, the cost of migration rises, deepening ecosystem reliance. In scenarios like NFT games, DeFi protocols, and AI data services, Walrus’s storage stability and economic incentives naturally keep developers and users engaged. Plus, on-chain verification mechanisms ensure data availability and integrity, significantly reducing centralized risks—this is why it’s hard to replace.