High-performance public chains combined with decentralized storage are changing the way on-chain development is done.

Everyone involved in blockchain games or NFT projects knows this headache—where to store large files? Videos, high-resolution assets, user-generated content—storing directly on-chain is too expensive, and using traditional cloud storage goes against the original Web3 principles. Developers have been stuck in this dilemma.

Now, the situation is different. When Sui’s high performance meets Walrus’s decentralized storage solution, it’s like installing a smart plugin on the blockchain. The division of labor is clear—on-chain state is handled by Sui, while massive data is stored in shards using erasure coding technology by Walrus. This can reduce costs by up to 80%.

Web3 media outlet Decrypt’s approach is a great example. They store articles and videos on Walrus, allowing users to load content instantly, with data permanently preserved. The chain becomes lighter, storage more stable, and developers can finally focus on genuine innovation instead of constantly worrying about infrastructure.

Under this combined model, NFT projects, blockchain gaming platforms, and content protocols can breathe more easily.