Walrus：Mysten Labs 的全新去中心化存储网络

数据存储是加密领域的热门项目。 Arweave 和 Filecoin 是这个加密领域的领导者。然而，Sui 背后的团队 Mysten Labs 正在推出 Walrus。

Mysten Labs, the team behind the Sui Network, has unveiled Walrus, a decentralized storage network that will integrate with Sui’s unique storage options and cater to other chains.

Sui Network 背后的团队 Mysten Labs 推出了 Walrus，这是一个去中心化存储网络，它将与 Sui 独特的存储选项集成并迎合其他链的需求。

Walrus is currently in its testnet phase, presenting an opportunity for a potential airdrop. Here's a closer look at Walrus and how to use the testnet.

Walrus 目前正处于测试网阶段，提供了潜在空投的机会。下面详细介绍了 Walrus 以及如何使用测试网。

What Is Walrus?

什么是海象？

Walrus is a decentralized storage network being developed by Mysten Labs, the team behind the Sui Network. The network will have its own token, $WAL. The mainnet is expected to launch during Q1 2025.

Walrus 是由 Sui Network 背后的团队 Mysten Labs 开发的去中心化存储网络。该网络将拥有自己的代币 $WAL。主网预计将于 2025 年第一季度推出。

? After a successful Devnet, Walrus’ public Testnet is now live! ? The Testnet launch includes:

? 在开发网取得成功后，Walrus 的公共测试网现已上线！ ? 测试网发布包括：

▪️ API endpoints that support deletable blobs for better data management ▪️ A dedicated explorer, built by @staketab, enabling quick and comprehensive data search ▪️ A full… pic.twitter.com/EQjt7Z3Rmm

▪️ 支持可删除 blob 的 API 端点，以实现更好的数据管理 ▪️ 由 @staketab 构建的专用浏览器，可实现快速、全面的数据搜索 ▪️ 完整的… pic.twitter.com/EQjt7Z3Rmm

— Walrus (@WalrusProtocol) October 17, 2024

— 海象 (@WalrusProtocol) 2024 年 10 月 17 日

The primary motivation for developing Walrus stems from the inefficiency of Sui's current data replication model. In Sui’s setup, all validators must duplicate the complete dataset. Considering that Sui currently has around 100 nodes, this replication factor is quite high. In contrast, Walrus aims to provide a 4 to 5 replication factor, offering reduced storage costs.

开发 Walrus 的主要动机源于 Sui 当前数据复制模型的低效率。在 Sui 的设置中，所有验证器都必须复制完整的数据集。考虑到Sui目前有大约100个节点，这个复制因子相当高。相比之下，Walrus 的目标是提供 4 到 5 的复制因子，从而降低存储成本。

Unlike most blockchains that store data as records, Sui and its version of Move language store data as objects. This approach inherently takes up more space but provides other advantages, particularly for NFT use cases. Walrus will facilitate faster data access and availability on Sui.

与大多数将数据存储为记录的区块链不同，Sui 及其 Move 语言版本将数据存储为对象。这种方法本质上会占用更多空间，但提供了其他优势，特别是对于 NFT 用例。 Walrus 将促进 Sui 上更快的数据访问和可用性。

One of the key aspects of Walrus is its ability to handle "blobs" quickly and efficiently. Blobs (Binary Large Objects) are essentially unstructured data. They were first introduced in Ethereum to enhance scalability and efficiency, as part of the Dencun upgrade earlier this year. In this context, think of data files like video, images, and audio being stored as blobs. Walrus utilizes the "Red Stuff" method to split files into smaller parts and distribute them across various nodes. The following diagram illustrates the Walrus architecture.

Walrus 的关键方面之一是它能够快速有效地处理“斑点”。 Blob（二进制大型对象）本质上是非结构化数据。作为今年早些时候 Dencun 升级的一部分，它们首次在以太坊中引入，以提高可扩展性和效率。在这种情况下，可以考虑将视频、图像和音频等数据文件存储为 blob。 Walrus 利用“Red Stuff”方法将文件分割成更小的部分，并将它们分布在各个节点上。下图说明了 Walrus 架构。

Source: Walrus website

来源：海象网站

During the testnet, users can also delete blobs. Additionally, the $WAL testnet token is being introduced. The testnet launches with 25 community-operated storage nodes, with more nodes expected to join soon.

在测试网期间，用户还可以删除 blob。此外，还引入了 $WAL 测试网代币。该测试网启动时有 25 个社区运营的存储节点，预计很快会有更多节点加入。

Akord and Decrypt are among the first users of Walrus. Akord, an app, API, SDK and CLI enabling permanent data storage, is moving all its data from Arweave to Sui’s Walrus. Read more about the reasons behind their move in their blog. Decrypt, a Web3 media outlet, is also migrating their entire content library to Walrus.

Akord 和 Decrypt 是 Walrus 的首批用户。 Akord 是一款支持永久数据存储的应用程序、API、SDK 和 CLI，它正在将其所有数据从 Arweave 转移到 Sui 的 Walrus。在他们的博客中详细了解他们搬迁背后的原因。 Web3 媒体机构 Decrypt 也将其整个内容库迁移到 Walrus。

Now, since there’s a testnet, that also means there’s an airdrop opportunity. So, let’s dive into how you can use the testnet.

现在，既然有测试网，那也意味着有空投机会。那么，让我们深入了解如何使用测试网。

Walrus testnet is here, and offers new programmable storage features thanks to using Sui as a control plane:

Walrus 测试网现已推出，通过使用 Sui 作为控制平面，提供了新的可编程存储功能：

– You can buy storage for X epochs, and then top up later. This is more flexible and capital efficient–even if you you want to store something forever, you can (e.g.)… https://t.co/pgYhewSAZF

– 您可以购买 X epoch 的存储空间，然后再充值。这更加灵活且资本效率更高——即使您想永远存储某些东西，您也可以（例如）… https://t.co/pgYhewSAZF

— Sam Blackshear (@b1ackd0g) October 17, 2024

— Sam Blackshear (@b1ackd0g) 2024 年 10 月 17 日

How to Use the Walrus Testnet

如何使用 Walrus 测试网

Here are some ideas on how to use the Walrus testnet. There’s a high probability that by taking part in the testnet tasks, you can qualify for the $WAL airdrop. So, here we go.

以下是有关如何使用 Walrus 测试网的一些想法。通过参加测试网任务，您很有可能获得 $WAL 空投资格。那么，我们开始吧。

Staking $WAL

质押 $WAL

Source: X

来源：X

Upload a Blob

上传 Blob

You can also upload your own blobs. These can be pictures, files, or videos. So,

您还可以上传自己的 blob。这些可以是图片、文件或视频。所以，

Now you uploaded and stored your file in a decentralized way.

现在您以分散的方式上传并存储了文件。

See the picture below.

见下图。

Use the Walrus Explorer to Find Your Blobs

使用海象探险家来寻找你的斑点

So, now that you published your blob, you can also find it on the explorer. This is how to do it.

因此，现在您已经发布了 blob，您也可以在资源管理器中找到它。这是如何做到的。

Mint a Flatland NFT

铸造一个 Flatland NFT

Flatland is a demo NFT project to showcase Walrus Sites. It’s an imaginary world where Flatlanders live. These are 2D inhabitants. They are NFTs and have different colors and number of sides. See the picture below.

Flatland 是一个演示 NFT 项目，用于展示海象站点。这是平地人居住的想象世界。这些是二维居民。它们是 NFT，具有不同的颜色和面数。见下图。

So, go to the Flatlander site, connect your wallet, and mint the NFT. What makes them special is that each NFT is unique. They all have different colors and number of sides. You can see them in your wallet, as pictured above, or in the explorer. See the picture below.

因此，请访问 Flatlander 网站，连接你的钱包，然后铸造 NFT。它们的特别之处在于每个 NFT 都是独一无二的。它们都有不同的颜色和边数。您可以在钱包中（如上图所示）或浏览器中看到它们。见下图。

Each NFT also has a unique site that’s hosted on Sui. However, when I clicked on the link, the page didn’t load. Nonetheless, it doesn’t

每个 NFT 都有一个托管在 Sui 上的独特网站。但是，当我单击该链接时，该页面未加载。尽管如此，它并不