2026-01-07 17:22:56

Does decentralized storage really save money? Let's compare Walrus with traditional cloud storage.

Honestly, the price difference is the most straightforward aspect. Operating through a distributed node network, combined with innovative storage algorithm optimization, Walrus offers significantly lower service costs. This is not just about being cheaper; the quality of service is also maintained.

Paying with $WAL tokens has an invisible advantage — avoiding the pile of fees and exchange rate fluctuations associated with fiat currency transactions. For users who interact frequently, this can really save a lot of money.

What scenarios truly demonstrate the cost advantage? Users with large data volumes and long-term storage needs. The more such cases, the more obvious the price gap compared to traditional cloud service providers.

As network participants increase and technological iterations advance, this cost advantage will continue to expand. From another perspective, this is why more and more people are starting to see decentralized storage as a rational economic choice — the numbers are right there.

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rug_connoisseur

· 01-07 17:50

Wait, can $WAL really save that much? I feel like it still depends on the scenario. Small files might not always be cost-effective.

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GateUser-e87b21ee

· 01-07 17:49

Really? Using $WAL to save money? Why am I still struggling with liquidity issues... Wait, is long-term storage of large data volumes really that cheap? I need to try it out. Alright, as long as it's cheaper than AWS, I'm interested. By the way, I didn't expect token payments to save transaction fees. Not bad. But if more network participants join, won't that drive up the price? Who can say for sure? This logic is a bit extreme—cheap and still maintaining quality? It feels a bit too idealistic.

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GasWaster

· 01-07 17:41

ngl been tracking walrus gas costs for weeks... cheaper than aws but that bridge fee tho? absolutely destroyed my cost-basis spreadsheet lmao

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MercilessHalal

· 01-07 17:38

Really daring to boast, let's talk about saving money after WAL drops.

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LiquidationWatcher

· 01-07 17:24

Forget it, it's another so-called money-saving tool, but in the end, the fees are still a trap. WAL tokens are so volatile, who dares say they've avoided the trap? Long-term storage is indeed cheap, but when will decentralized networks become stable...

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