Walrus Protocol completed summer 2025 with numerous updates, including new partnerships and attracting institutional investors. Let's look at the highlights.
Grayscale Trust Launch
One of the most significant updates is Grayscale's launch of the Grayscale Walrus Trust, providing accredited investors direct access to the $WAL token, reflecting institutional confidence in Walrus and the Sui ecosystem.
Partnership with Pipe Network
Walrus has partnered with Pipe Network to enhance bandwidth and reduce latency across multiple blockchains. This means improved data serving efficiency while ensuring low retrieval times, particularly beneficial for large media files and real-time applications.
Ecosystem Expansion with Swarm Network and Talus
Walrus Protocol is integrating more deeply into Web3 with projects like Swarm Network and Talus. Swarm utilizes Walrus for decentralized data storage of AI-driven fact-checking agents, emphasizing Walrus's significance in managing data within the Sui ecosystem.
The summer updates for Walrus Protocol illustrate its growing popularity and institutional backing, establishing a solid foundation for future growth in decentralized data storage.