Walrus's role in the Sui ecosystem is much more complex than it appears. It is not an independent project but part of the carefully designed stack by Mysten Labs—Walrus handles the storage layer, Seal manages access permissions, and Nautilus oversees governance of permissions. Together, this system is transforming how data is processed and verified.

Look at the case of DLP Labs to understand. They store electric vehicle driving data with Walrus, not just for simple backup, but transforming it into assets that users can control and trade. By linking carbon credits and insurance products, they directly reduce the ownership costs of electric vehicles. This is not just technological evolution; it’s a real collision between Web2 efficiency and Web3 ownership models.

The truly interesting point is the cross-chain verification capability. Data is no longer just stored and gathering dust but can be verified and flowed on-chain. A16z’s report from last year specifically predicted that privacy services will become mainstream, and Walrus’s "Secrets as a Service" model fits perfectly into this trend. Over 170 projects have already integrated it, with Pudgy Penguins alone storing 1TB of IP assets using it.

If you are serious about the Sui ecosystem, don’t just look at price fluctuations. Go directly to the code activity on GitHub—commits are frequent, and recent reliability upgrades with practical details show this is not just hype. Keep an eye on the Sui Foundation’s actions; there will definitely be new developments ahead.