2026-01-12 23:21:43

AI agency's takeoff requires a complete on-chain technology stack — this is not just theoretical; by 2026, this trend will accelerate into reality. Execution speed relies on high-performance chains (like Sui), but data storage has long been overlooked until projects like Walrus emerged.

Walrus's positioning is very clear: a decentralized "memory" for AI agents. Its core approach is to use erasure coding combined with blob storage technology, reducing the on-chain cost of large files to just a fraction of traditional solutions. What does this mean? It means AI agents can truly store and retrieve transaction data on-chain without relying on centralized services.

From an ecosystem perspective, the synergistic effects between Walrus and Sui are unfolding. Sui handles fast execution, while Walrus provides the storage layer — together, they can support the core needs of AI applications. The $WAL token's design is comprehensive — it can pay for transaction fees, participate in staking, and governance upgrades, making it a truly functional token rather than just a speculative asset.

In terms of ecosystem development, developer participation is quite active, and data markets are gradually taking shape. The Walrus Foundation's RFP program is pushing for application deployment. Although the community's voice isn't as loud, it is deeply rooted.

If you believe that AI-native economy is the next narrative, holding $WAL is not just an investment in a storage infrastructure but also a bet on whether this ecosystem can become a standard configuration.

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LiquidityHunter

· 01-15 17:30

Wait, can Walrus really reduce storage costs to a fraction? If it really gets implemented, how much gas can it save? --- The combination of Sui+Walrus sounds good, but now it depends on the actual feedback from developers. --- If $WAL is truly a utility token and not an air coin, then the holding logic makes sense. --- Accelerating deployment in 2026? We'll see if it can survive until then. --- I agree that the storage layer has been overlooked, but can Walrus seize this opportunity? --- The community is deeply rooted but has a small voice, feels a bit underestimated? --- Many are betting on the native AI economy now, just see whose infrastructure can outperform. --- Blob storage technology sounds professional, but will it still face the same issues in practical use? --- The ecosystem collaboration is good, but the key is whether developers will truly build. --- The RFP plan aims to push applications into the market. Is this progress fast? I haven't heard much about specific cases.

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SellTheBounce

· 01-15 10:09

Listen, I've heard so many times about this landing in 2026. Every time it's said like that, and in the end? It drops and then you buy the dip. The Walrus concept is good, but being technically impressive doesn't mean the coin will go up. That's been my biggest lesson over the years. Sell on the rebound, don't wait for a reversal. Historical data tells us there are always lower points waiting for you. Functional tokens sound great, but human nature is still human nature. In the end, it's still the bagholders who bear the brunt.

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SudoRm-RfWallet/

· 01-12 23:51

The storage layer has indeed been dormant all along. Walrus's attempt to fill this gap still depends on whether it can truly be implemented by 2026. Are developers really participating? Or is it just the same old fundraising narrative? We need to see the data speak. WAL's staking design is good, but the small ecosystem volume is quite a fatal flaw. How can trust be built? The combination of Sui + Walrus sounds very promising, but will it actually work in practice, or will it be another story? Before betting on the native AI economy, we first need to see how long Walrus's cost advantage can be maintained.

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BlockBargainHunter

· 01-12 23:47

How much can storage costs be cut down to? This is the real bottleneck area; previously, everyone was focusing on execution speed and neglecting this part.

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CountdownToBroke

· 01-12 23:43

The technology of erasure coding has actually existed for a long time. Why is it only being valued now? It still depends on ecosystem promotion.

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MetaNomad

· 01-12 23:32

The idea of walrus is actually quite brilliant; the storage layer has indeed been ignored for too long. If the combination of sui+walrus can really take off, AI on-chain might not be as mysterious as it seems. Walrus's utility token design doesn't feel overly marketed, which is more practical. If AI agents really take off in 2026, jumping into the storage infrastructure now seems like the right track. However, I'm still a bit concerned about the small ecosystem presence—are there enough developers?

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