2026-01-09 00:20:14

Preventing content deletion is just a basic requirement; true competitiveness lies in the on-chain rights confirmation mechanism for content.

Recently, I have been researching a prototype of an anti-censorship social application. The core issue I encountered is how to handle user-uploaded images and videos. Using IPFS, the hash value is separate from the on-chain identity, making it difficult to prove "this content was created by me." This disconnection has always been a pain point.

With the Walrus protocol, it's different. After a user uploads a photo, the system generates a Blob object that is not just data; it is directly packaged into an Object on the Sui chain. What does this mean? I can design logic in smart contracts so that this Blob Object inherently carries the owner's signature, and it can even be directly converted into an NFT for tipping or trading.

This "storage as an asset" design approach changes the entire monetization logic. Previously, it required three steps: posting → storing the image → minting an NFT. Now, rights confirmation is completed at the moment of upload, making the entire process seamless. Other storage protocols cannot provide this development experience, which is a unique advantage of Walrus at the design level.

Disclaimer: The above reflects personal technical research opinions and is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute any investment or trading advice.

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AllInAlice

· 01-11 22:58

Walrus's architecture is indeed interesting; the logic loop of storage as an asset is quite good. --- The separation issue with IPFS has been annoying for a long time. Walrus directly embeds rights confirmation on the chain, which is very clever. --- Wait, Object directly with signatures? Doesn't that make content provenance natural? That's true anti-deletion. --- This process optimization is excellent—one step in place vs. three steps. Is the developer experience that much worse? --- Basically, it's a difference in design thinking, but whether it can truly be implemented is the key. --- The concept of storage as an asset feels like it can be extended to many gameplay ideas.

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MEVHunterLucky

· 01-11 05:03

From the perspective that storage is indeed an asset, the IPFS approach is quite good, but the fragmentation of the IPFS system is really annoying.

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DegenDreamer

· 01-11 01:06

Oh, this Walrus does have some substance. Storing assets directly simplifies the process. --- The IPFS system is indeed fragmented. Difficulties in rights confirmation have always been a major issue. --- Wait, upload like this and it automatically becomes an NFT? The monetization logic seems to explode directly. --- I need to see how the Sui chain packages Object specifically; it sounds a bit powerful. --- So, storing things inherently comes with proof of ownership. This is what Web3 should look like. --- Complaints aside, I just want to see how much the real experience differs compared to IPFS.

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GhostInTheChain

· 01-09 00:50

Confirmation of rights is indeed crucial, and the separation logic of IPFS is really a pain. I understand the idea behind Walrus; directly packaging on-chain objects with signatures means that uploading is equivalent to confirming rights, making it more convenient. The concept that storage equals assets is interesting. Although it speeds up monetization, how can we ensure the intrinsic value of the content? Minting NFTs in one step sounds great, but I'm worried the ecosystem might not keep up. Anti-censorship social platforms really rely on technical architecture; it's not just about preventing deletion.

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FloorSweeper

· 01-09 00:50

Oops, the Walrus idea is really clever, directly linking storage and rights confirmation. --- The IPFS setup is indeed a bit awkward; whose data is it if the hash value just floats there? --- I need to think more about the idea that storage equals assets. --- Simplifying the process to upload equals rights confirmation—if this really works, it’s quite impressive. --- By the way, why are all these protocols in the Sui ecosystem piling up here? --- Wait, how exactly is the conversion to NFT implemented? Can you explain in detail? --- It seems much smoother than the IPFS setup, but it all depends on how on-chain costs are calculated. --- The rights confirmation mechanism sounds good; the real challenge is probably the subsequent market liquidity. --- The contract logic with signatures is still an interesting design. --- Purely preventing deletion has no competitiveness; that point is well made.

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0xSleepDeprived

· 01-09 00:48

This is the real linking, the IPFS system should have evolved long ago. The Walrus idea is indeed brilliant; uploading is proof of ownership, I love this. Alright, another hype about the Sui ecosystem, but this time it seems to be something real. A one-step process—got it, this is what they call native advantage. Want to see when the practical application will be implemented? For now, it's still in the conceptual stage.

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AirdropHunterZhang

· 01-09 00:47

Oh wow, Walrus, this logic really excites me. Confirming ownership directly becomes an asset, skipping the three steps of minting. Isn't this just a paradise for free riders?

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CommunityJanitor

· 01-09 00:45

This is the true Web3 approach; finally, someone has connected ownership verification and storage.

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