There is a common problem in the crypto world—thinking tends to fall into inertia. Whenever decentralized storage is mentioned, people automatically think of Filecoin or Arweave, as if there are no other options besides these two.

They are indeed pioneers, holding billions in market cap. But frankly, they are more like the "stars of yesterday" in the Web3 world—famous still, but their technical logic no longer keeps up with the demands of the new era.

The recent popularity of the Sui ecosystem has brought Walrus($WAL) into the spotlight. Many still see it as just another new coin, which is actually a huge cognitive blind spot.

I want to clarify from the most solid technical perspective: why Walrus, in its architecture design, has fundamentally surpassed these old storage solutions.

**The two major issues in the storage track: high cost and slow speed**

First, let's look at how Filecoin operates. It uses "Proof of Replication" to ensure security. If you want to store 1GB of data, it will create multiple copies around the world to prevent data loss. Sounds reassuring, but what’s the cost? Storage costs are ridiculously high, and data retrieval is so laggy it makes you want to smash your phone. Have you ever tried downloading a 4K video from Filecoin? That turtle-paced experience is enough to make you rethink the meaning of life.

Arweave takes a different approach—"permanent storage." The name sounds appealing, but for Web3 games and applications requiring high-frequency updates, it’s a nightmare. Permanent storage means "one-time payment, with terrifying fees." If you just want to temporarily store an NFT image or game asset, it charges at the level of permanent storage. This pricing model simply doesn’t fit the needs of modern applications.

Meanwhile, Walrus is currently hovering in the low range of $0.158, but it has already completely solved these two problems with a totally different technical solution. This is precisely why now is a time worth paying serious attention.