A frequently underestimated pain point in blockchain: data is easy to put on-chain, but how to ensure that this data itself is reliable?



Currently, many projects move data onto the chain but lack effective methods to guarantee that information remains unaltered from source to usage. A DeFi project may need off-chain market quotes, NFT projects want to permanently store metadata, and in these scenarios, the authenticity and immutability of data directly impact the credibility of the entire application.

Protocols like Walrus address this issue by providing decentralized data storage and verification infrastructure for Layer 1 and Layer 2. In simple terms, they enable data to be traceable and verifiable throughout its entire lifecycle—from creation to usage—so developers no longer need to worry about single points of failure or malicious tampering.

What does this mean? Developers can focus on application logic with peace of mind, without spending effort building their own trust systems. Project teams can also rely confidently on this infrastructure, knowing their data is secure.

Tokens like WAL derive their value directly from the adoption level of the protocol itself. The more blockchain networks and DApps choose this data layer solution, the greater the demand for network security and data submission, and the stronger the engine for ecosystem growth.

In an era where information equals value, whoever controls the key infrastructure to ensure data trustworthiness holds the ticket to Web3’s future. The long-term significance of such projects is hardly overestimated.
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SchrodingerPrivateKeyvip
· 01-11 05:09
The authenticity of the data is indeed a part that most people overlook. Merely copying on the chain is useless; once the source is polluted, everything downstream becomes fake.
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UnluckyMinervip
· 01-10 20:10
To be honest, data is indeed a big pitfall; many projects haven't thought it through at all. Alright, Walrus's approach is pretty good, but I don't know if it can really be implemented.
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HappyMinerUnclevip
· 01-10 00:56
To be honest, the data layer has indeed been neglected for a long time, but more and more people are now realizing this. I believe in the Walrus approach; it's about decentralizing verification rights so that no single centralized entity can hold us back.
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POAPlectionistvip
· 01-10 00:52
The data layer has indeed been neglected for a long time, but the main reason for so many projects exploding now is still due to poor initial oversight... The Walrus approach is quite good, but it depends on whether the ecosystem can truly kickstart effectively.
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EthMaximalistvip
· 01-10 00:51
The data layer infrastructure is the real blue ocean. Compared to those flashy application layer projects, this is what Web3 truly needs.
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NotAFinancialAdvicevip
· 01-10 00:46
Is uploading data to the blockchain all there is? That's laughable. This is just the beginning; quality is the key.
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GweiTooHighvip
· 01-10 00:33
I've long said that the data layer is the next hot spot. Oracle systems definitely need an upgrade. Walrus's approach is quite good, but the ecosystem is still too cold.
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GasFeeSobbervip
· 01-10 00:31
That's right. Currently, on-chain data is indeed a mess. If the oracle problem isn't properly solved, people just think about putting everything on the chain, which is hilarious. I believe in Walrus's approach; it truly addresses the issue of the trust source.
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