Distributed storage is a competitive track, and Walrus's approach is indeed a bit different. Instead of simply piling on security features, it balances the three conflicting needs of security, cost, and speed. It may look complicated, but in practice, its advantages are very clear.

First, let's talk about erasure coding technology, which is Walrus's killer feature. The traditional approach is to replicate files multiple times across different nodes, which sounds secure but is actually a money-burning activity—both space-consuming and inefficient. Walrus has a different idea: it splits files into multiple fragments, so even if some fragments are lost, the original file can be fully restored through mathematical algorithms. Security is uncompromised, but costs and efficiency are significantly improved.

Next, regarding its integration with the Sui network, this layered architecture is quite ingenious. Sui handles data ownership management and integrity verification, acting as a central controller; Walrus's own distributed network is responsible for actual storage. Each plays its role without interference, making expansion much more flexible, and the overall system's security and transparency are maximized.

Finally, on cost-performance ratio, speed and cost truly achieve a win-win situation. With the support of the previous two technologies, comparing Walrus to old competitors like Filecoin and Arweave, it either offers faster read/write speeds or significantly cheaper long-term storage. Especially in scenarios requiring frequent file access, Walrus's advantages become evident. If you're looking for a storage solution that balances performance and cost, Walrus is definitely worth a deeper look.