2026-01-10 15:22:30

The internet is controlled by a few giants, and if they are slightly dissatisfied, applications can disappear from stores. Platforms like Apple and Google only need to make a slight move with their fingers, and developers' years of hard work are instantly wiped out. Even the installation packages stored on centralized cloud drives can be blocked and links banned.

As a developer, I have always wanted to find a distribution method that breaks through the "digital wall." It wasn't until I encountered Walrus Protocol that I realized: this could be the new form of application distribution.

An App Store That No One Can Censor

I tried a crypto wallet rejected by mainstream app stores, with an installation package of about 50MB. The entire process of uploading to Walrus Protocol is completely different from traditional methods.

No need to register a developer account, no long manual review process (which usually takes over a week), and no need to pay that 30% Apple tax. I only spent a small amount of WAL tokens, and this installation package became an Object on the chain.

Then, I sent the Blob ID to the community, and users could download it directly. This is the key—Apple can block my website, but it cannot shut down the entire Walrus Protocol network. Unless it can cut off all global crypto traffic, this application will remain online forever.

The True Experience of Version Iteration

In the past, the biggest hassle with sideload distribution was updating. After users download V1.0, they find it hard to know when a new version is available or how to upgrade. The whole process was cumbersome and prone to errors.

Distributing on-chain is different. As long as a new Object ID is published, users can quickly perceive the update through community announcements. Although this method looks simple, it completely changes the logic of application distribution—it no longer relies on notification mechanisms from centralized platforms, and is entirely community-driven.

For developers who truly care about application freedom, this solution breaks the control of platform owners and offers us a whole new possibility.

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RektHunter

· 4h ago

Wow, finally someone has explained this thoroughly. Apple's 30% cut is really just money grabbing. Honestly, Walrus is really satisfying; I hadn't thought of storing application packages on-chain before. But the key question is, will ordinary users use it? Downloading an app and then messing around on the blockchain... This is exactly what Web3 should be doing. The previous crypto projects were completely nonsense. I just remembered, that wallet which was delisted by Apple was really hard to distribute. Now it's much better. The permanent online feature is amazing; Apple can't do anything about it unless they really cut off global encrypted traffic, haha. Wait, will someone try to block this in the future? It's hard to guard against everything. The key is community-driven; we no longer have to kneel and lick platform bosses. That 30% tax really needs to be cut. Now developers can breathe a sigh of relief.

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ImpermanentSage

· 15h ago

Really, Apple's 30% tax rate should have been eliminated long ago. --- This is what Web3 should be doing, not just speculating on coins. --- Being permanently online is amazing; it feels like Apple can't block it. --- Sideloading has been a nightmare for so long; finally someone is doing it properly. --- Compared to those vapor projects, this looks a bit more genuine. --- Wait, can on-chain distribution really solve the user experience issues? --- Developers have been exploited for so many years; it's time to fight back. --- How much exactly are the WAL token fees? Is it just a rebrand? --- Community-driven sounds good, but will users really go looking for updates themselves? --- Finally, someone dares to challenge Apple's monopoly. --- The key is to build the ecosystem; otherwise, there will still be too few downloads. --- I love this logic; a decentralized app store should have appeared long ago. --- It's interesting, but I'm worried that a small ecosystem will make cold start difficult. --- I want to give ten thumbs up for "Apple can't kill this."

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GweiObserver

· 15h ago

Wow, a 30% Apple tax is really outrageous. Finally, someone dares to say it directly. --- Walrus's approach of completely bypassing centralized review is something I like. But can ordinary users accept it? --- The key is that Apple and Google can't block on-chain content. That's true power transfer. --- It feels like a developer's protest declaration. Finally able to distribute freely. --- But community-driven updates are good, will the user experience suffer? --- Being permanently online is so satisfying, no more fear of sudden takedowns. --- A 30% tax is really one of the biggest vampires on the internet. --- I want to ask, how is the security of applications distributed this way ensured? Could it become a hotbed for malicious software? --- Developers are finally turning the tables and singing their songs. Web3 isn't all about cutting leeks. --- This is the meaning of decentralization. It should have been like this a long time ago.

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Ser_This_Is_A_Casino

· 15h ago

Wait, is the 30% Apple tax really that outrageous? It’s about time someone did something about it. --- That’s what I’ve been saying, centralized platforms will be eliminated sooner or later, it’s just a matter of time. --- Sounds nice, but censorship in a different form is still censorship, and on-chain isn’t a lawless zone either. --- Wow, no review, no taxes, and it’s permanently online? If that’s true, it should have been promoted across the entire internet long ago. --- While giving developers freedom, what if users download viruses? That’s too idealistic. --- Community-driven sounds good, but in reality, the community is the most chaotic haha. --- Mainly depends on who can truly make this system stable; right now, it’s still too idealistic. --- WAL coin’s gas fees probably won’t be more annoying than Apple tax, I remain skeptical. --- Finally, someone is talking about this. Having the platform’s sword hanging over your head isn’t a good feeling. --- Impossible to be eliminated? I doubt it; the government should regulate if necessary.

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NFTArchaeologis

· 16h ago

In the archives of the early internet, there were similar narratives—always a few people holding the keys to distribution. Walrus seems to truly return ownership of artifacts to the creators, which feels a bit old-fashioned.

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SolidityNewbie

· 16h ago

Listening to this, I get a bit excited. Finally, someone wants to break the Apple monopoly system. Wait, can Walrus Protocol really bypass all reviews? It still feels a bit uncertain... A 30% Apple tax is too outrageous; it’s about time to resist. Can this on-chain distribution system really become popular? It still feels too niche. That's right, developers have been stuck for a long time; they need to find a new way. If this really works, the App Store will be crying... but I still have some doubts. Decentralized distribution is indeed appealing; it all depends on whether it can truly be implemented. It sounds quite idealistic, but how about in actual operation... The pain points for developers are spot on, but can Walrus become the next entry point?

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