Looking to participate in node operation within a decentralized storage network? Walrus offers an interesting profit model.

Node income comes from two sources. One is storage service fees—users pay to store data, and you earn a share based on the effective storage capacity and duration provided. As the total network storage increases, this income becomes more stable. The second is network incentives, including staking rewards—nodes stake tokens to maintain network security, earning an annualized reward of 8-15%; and service quality rewards—the network continuously verifies your online uptime, response speed, and data reliability through proof mechanisms, with high-performing nodes receiving higher reward multiples.

Cost advantages are also present. Walrus nodes do not require top-tier professional hardware. A low replication factor means less bandwidth and storage pressure, resulting in lower operational costs compared to other storage networks. Additionally, the token itself has a deflationary mechanism—part of the fees are burned, and with growing ecosystem demand, the token’s value is expected to rise long-term, increasing your node income’s actual purchasing power.

In essence, operating a node is like making an early investment in a rapidly growing network infrastructure and sharing in its growth benefits. Low hardware costs, diversified income streams, and potential token appreciation form a healthy growth flywheel. If you're interested in node configuration and real-time earning data, detailed manuals are available.