2026-01-06 22:22:33

The interesting part of the Walrus protocol is not just the storage itself. The real imagination lies in turning both storage and access into economic activities.

Recent 30-day data quite clearly illustrates the point. The protocol has issued about 120,000 tokens as incentives to storage providers and accessors, with on-chain calls directly soaring to 150 million times. Looking from another perspective, an average of 21 million calls per day, this kind of sustained activity is not driven by hype but by genuine usage.

Take NFT games as an example. Users' game progress, items, and interaction records are stored on Walrus — which is fundamentally essential infrastructure. But the key change is that storing data can now earn rewards. The more user data accumulates and the higher the access frequency, the more stable the incentives become. The entire logic is self-consistent.

Unlike other protocols that rely solely on narrative and hype, Walrus has built a three-layer moat of technology, economic incentives, and data accumulation. Technology addresses usability issues, incentive mechanisms attract participation, and data accumulation enhances stickiness. This combined approach naturally raises the cost of replacement.

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ChainDetective

· 01-09 17:53

This data really speaks for itself; 150 million calls are not just talk. The logic of storage with incentives is truly excellent, allowing idle data to also generate revenue. The metaphor of a moat really hit home for me; this is definitely not a hype protocol. Walrus has something special; continuous attention is needed. Driven by both incentives and use cases, no wonder the activity level is so stable.

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FloorSweeper

· 01-08 22:57

150 million calls to speak, this is true activity, not just talk --- Walrus's logic is indeed closed-loop, with dual locking at the incentive layer + data layer, quite difficult to shake --- An average of 21 million calls per day, if this data is real, it can beat most L1s --- Turning storage into economic activity is not a new idea, but Walrus that can truly run it out counts as one --- Another "we have a moat," but what can really resist competitors --- The demand for NFT game storage is indeed there, let's see if Walrus can stabilize this group of users --- Active users driven by incentives will eventually be exposed; it depends on how the subsequent token release curve is designed --- Honestly, being able to make storage and access economical is a pretty wild idea --- 120,000 tokens incentivize 150 million calls, the cost efficiency is okay, just not sure how long it can last

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SigmaBrain

· 01-06 22:39

150 million calls really show strength; this is what a truly resilient protocol looks like. Data accumulation + incentive mechanisms form a combo that's truly hard to replicate. Storage can also generate profit; this logic is solid. With such a deep moat, it's too difficult for newcomers to break through. Driven by genuine usage, not hype—I'm convinced of this. User stickiness is getting stronger and stronger; Walrus is playing this game well.

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TeaTimeTrader

· 01-06 22:30

Wow, this data is really not bragging. 150 million calls—what does that say? It means someone is actually using it. The true moat is making users unable to give it up. Walrus's move is indeed clever. Can storage make money? I like this logic. Incentives + real usage are much more reliable than those just bragging. An average of 21 million calls per day—that's a project with vitality. It seems Walrus has touched on a key point, while other protocols are still just storytelling. Relying solely on hype? It will cool off sooner or later. Actual application is the real king.

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TopBuyerBottomSeller

· 01-06 22:27

This data is not fake; 150 million calls, how could it be faked? There are really people using Walrus for things, unlike some projects that just talk stories every day. The data accumulation aspect is indeed smart; once user stickiness is established, it's very hard to lose users. Wait, distributing 120,000 tokens as incentives—won't that cause inflation again? But the use cases in the gaming sector do make sense; it's definitely better than just storing a JPEG. I like this moat logic; it's much more reliable than projects that just tell stories.

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ProofOfNothing

· 01-06 22:24

This is what true mechanism design looks like, unlike some projects that just hype up logical consistency while users all leave.

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