Mysten Labs has launched the general public testnet for Walrus Protocol, a decentralized storage community designed to retailer giant information recordsdata akin to movies, audio, and pictures.
The testnet, constructed on the Sui (SUI) blockchain, introduces a number of key options, together with the power to delete saved recordsdata, a staking system, and an explorer software for customers to look and handle information, in response to a press launch.
Decentralized storage distributes recordsdata throughout a number of impartial storage nodes quite than counting on a single firm to retailer information (as with conventional cloud providers), offering higher safety and resilience.
Walrus Protocol makes use of a way that breaks giant recordsdata into smaller items, distributing them throughout completely different areas. Even when some items are misplaced, your complete file can nonetheless be reassembled, making certain customers keep steady entry to their information.
Walrus on Sui
The Walrus testnet is powered by Sui, a blockchain that helps handle the storage system effectively. It additionally helps a testnet token referred to as WAL, which permits customers to stake tokens (briefly lock them within the system) and earn rewards for serving to run the community.
The protocol goals to make decentralized storage quick and dependable for functions that retailer wealthy media.
Two notable companions, Akord and Decrypt Media, are becoming a member of Walrus. Akord is shifting its safe storage platform to Walrus from Arweave, and Decrypt Media is integrating to retailer its media recordsdata on the community, in response to the discharge.