Discover Walrus $WAL Tokenomics: Powering decentralized, efficient, and scalable data storage for media, AI datasets, and blockchain history at low cost.
Pool Name | Percentage | Vesting Information |
|---|---|---|
| Community Reserve | 43.00% | 32.1% at TGE , 96 Month Linear Vesting |
| Early Contributors | 20.00% | 12 Month Cliff, 36 Month Linear Vesting |
| Mysten Labs | 10.00% | 10.0% at TGE , 60 Month Linear Vesting |
| Subsidies | 10.00% | 50 Month Linear Vesting |
| Investors | 7.00% | 12 Month Cliff, 1 Month Linear Vesting |
| Future User Drop | 6.00% | 100.0% at TGE |
| Initial Airdrop | 4.00% | 100.0% at TGE |
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This section evaluates how Walrus allocates its token supply compared to leading Infrastructure projects. It measures deviation across key stakeholder groups and determines whether the allocation aligns with proven benchmarks. The analysis helps assess whether WAL follows a fair and balanced distribution structure or introduces concentration risks.
This section analyzes who holds actual control over the Walrus circulating supply year over year, with a focus on early stages where governance risk is highest. It assesses whether the governance power of WAL is centralized or decentralized, and flags any dominance by insiders or investors.
This section analyzes whether WAL token inflation is sustainable over time. We compare annual emission rates against top-performing projects, assess how balanced the vesting and unlock schedules are, and evaluate how inflationary pressure may affect long-term token value, circulating supply growth, and investor dilution.
This section tracks every WAL token unlock and dilution event across the full vesting timeline. We quantify the size and timing of each release, classify dilution risk levels (low, medium, high), and highlight the largest unlock event by date and percentage of total supply. Charts help understand emission pressure and anticipate potential supply shocks.
This section evaluates the circulating supply and emission schedule of WAL, focusing on its initial float at TGE, its dilution profile over time, and how these levels compare with top-performing projects.
This section reviews all investor fundraising rounds for Walrus and the token purchase terms attached to WAL. It compares entry price, unlock structure, vesting length and if terms align with market standards.
This section compares the tokens valuation and performance to other projects within the same niche. It includes ROI benchmarks from the past year, the last 15 launches, and the top 5 competitors.
We compare investor valuations using both Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV) and Vested Diluted Valuation (VDV) models to assess pricing from two key perspectives. The round that ranks highest across both valuation models is considered the best-valued round.
This section evaluates how fast investors recover their initial capital across Walrus's private rounds. We track cumulative ROI from token unlocks, identify which rounds break even first or last, and pinpoint the month when ROI becomes positive to assess payback speed and round attractiveness.
This section analyzes whether the WAL token has a clear economic role within the ecosystem, and more importantly, why users would hold it over time instead of treating it as a purely speculative asset. We evaluate what utility the token provides, which functions it enables, and how it solves real problems across the network.
Utility Type | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Governance | Governance for Walrus adjusts the parameters in the system. | |
| Security (Proof of Stake) | Delegated Staking of WAL tokens underpins Walrus’ security. | |
| Medium of Payment | WAL is the payment token for storage on the Walrus protocol. | |
| Access / Feature Unlock | Token is not required to access features, or tiers in a protocol. | |
| Medium of Exchange | Not used to pay network gas or internal protocol fees. |
Value Accrual | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Token Burn | Penalty fees from short-term stake shifts and slashing are partially burnt. | |
| Fee Redistribution | A portion of penalty fees from short-term stake shifts is redistributed to long-term stakers. | |
| Slashing | Staking with underperforming storage nodes leads to slashing. | |
| Buyback and LP | No mechanism for buying back and LPing tokens. | |
| ve-Token Models | No ve-token (vote-escrow) governance or locking model. |
This section is one of the most important layers: it analyzes whether Walrus (WAL) captures and retains on-chain value and how effectively that value flows back to the token. We examine fee redistribution, staking rewards, buyback mechanisms, burn models, and whether the protocol creates real token sinks that reduce sell pressure over time.
Walrus has 3 primary token utilities:
Walrus token distribution allocates 5,000,000,000 WAL across 4 primary stakeholder groups:
WAL uses variable cliffs and vesting schedules that change depending on the allocation:
24.8% of the total supply (1,240,000,000 WAL) is unlocked at TGE, with the tokens split between Community and Insiders.
Walrus has a total supply of 5,000,000,000 WAL, of which 1,468,898,070 WAL (29.4% of total) is currently circulating.
Total length of the full Walrus emission schedule is 9 years, with 31.99% released in Year 1, while the remaining 68.01% is released over the following 8 years.
Walrus has 1 investor round, with the following investment price and vesting:
53% of the Walrus supply is allocated to community focused pools such as Community Reserve, Future User Drop, and Initial Airdrop.
Walrus is an innovative decentralized data storage platform uniquely designed to merge security, efficiency, and scalability for modern storage needs. With its $WAL token at the core, Walrus enables users to store vast quantities of large files, including media, AI datasets, and blockchain history, at a fraction of traditional storage costs. The platform’s tokenomics support its robust infrastructure, incentivizing network participants like storage providers and ensuring optimal performance through seamless token-powered operations. Key features of Walrus include high-performance storage with rapid read/write capabilities, making it ideal for data-intensive applications across industries. From developers handling AI and machine learning datasets to enterprises requiring secure blockchain archival solutions, Walrus offers a versatile and resilient storage environment. The platform also incorporates programmable storage options, allowing users to buy, trade, and version their stored resources, backed by the flexibility and utility of the $WAL token. The $WAL token functions as the backbone of the ecosystem, facilitating secure transactions, rewarding contributors, and maintaining decentralized governance. Designed with an efficient economic model, $WAL ensures balanced incentives to promote long-term network health while minimizing storage costs for users. This positions Walrus as a competitive player in the decentralized storage market, offering an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional centralized providers. Whether you’re securing sensitive media files, scaling storage for AI innovation, or preserving blockchain data, Walrus redefines decentralized storage with its revolutionary architecture and tokenomics. Join the Walrus ecosystem today to experience fast, affordable, and versatile storage solutions powered by $WAL.
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