Many people in the crypto space are still anxiously waiting for the next market cycle, unaware that a project is quietly working on data infrastructure—Walrus ($WAL). Based on recent industry information and ecosystem developments, this path has actually become quite clear.

Understanding the technical direction is straightforward. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik recently emphasized privacy-first, sovereign networks, and decentralization—these are not just words, but the true technological evolution of the industry. Coincidentally, Walrus’s core competitiveness lies precisely in decentralized storage and trusted data infrastructure, aligning with technological trends and turning concepts into real, usable products.

Looking at ecosystem deployment, Walrus is rapidly expanding its coverage through various collaborations. A leading exchange launched WAL-related creator activities, which directly activated liquidity, leading to a noticeable increase in user numbers and engagement. When grassroots ecosystems truly start to move—by which I mean real users, real needs, and real data flowing in—the value is genuinely being built.

According to the latest ecosystem benchmarking report, Walrus has already outperformed many competitors in large-scale storage efficiency, user activity, and practical application deployment. This indicates it is no longer just a conceptual project gaining attention but is actively being used by users, deployed in protocols, and solving real-world problems.

Currently, there are indeed two opposing voices in the market, but if you focus on real data rather than emotional fluctuations, the answer is already quite clear.