In the landscape of decentralized storage, security is paramount. Walrus, the high-performance blob storage protocol built on the Sui blockchain, stands out for its robust defenses against faults and malicious actors. At its core, Walrus employs advanced Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) mechanisms and a sophisticated node incentive system to ensure data integrity, availability, and long-term reliability. This deep dive explores how Walrus achieves these through its innovative Red Stuff encoding p