2026-01-14 11:21:09

Recently reviewing the progress of Web3 projects, the competition in the storage sector has indeed exceeded expectations. The number of nodes in the Ocean Protocol has surpassed 14 million, and this growth rate is definitely worth paying attention to.

This project has chosen the cold and hard path of storage, and its name is quite illustrative—like an elephant surviving in extreme cold environments, which to some extent reflects the characteristics of the protocol itself.

The technical solution is quite interesting. Traditional approaches mainly involve multiple backups of files across different locations, but Ocean Protocol adopts the idea of RedStuff, dividing files into shards, similar to puzzle pieces. Even if some data is lost, the complete restoration is still possible. The benefits brought by this logic are very clear: significantly reduced storage costs, improved access speed, and enhanced data security.

Its origin is not out of thin air. Developers from the Sui ecosystem, due to the high cost and inconvenience of storing data on-chain, gradually iterated this solution. Backed by the Sui ecosystem, it indicates a high level of recognition within the community. Although the mainnet launch was not the fastest, the progress has been steady.

What further illustrates the point is the reaction at the application layer. Recently, a leading identity data project plans to migrate 10 million data entries to the storage layer, which is not just a pipe dream but driven by real business needs.

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LiquidationAlert

· 9h ago

Sea Elephant Protocol this time really has something, with a 14 million node growth rate that's no joke. But to be honest, the real key is that 10 million data migration—that's the proof of demand. RedStuff sharding solution sounds good, but will we encounter fragmentation issues when actually running it? Has anyone tested it? The Sui ecosystem's self-production and self-sales approach depends on whether it can really scale up later. Right now, it still feels like a small circle playing around. In the storage sector, if Sea Elephant doesn't have a killer app, it's hard to survive. Basically, it all depends on whether it can move from theory to real business support. Right now, it still feels like futures, futures.

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Ramen_Until_Rich

· 9h ago

14 million nodes, the growth rate is indeed visible. The storage track can't keep up anymore. RedStuff's sharding solution sounds reliable. Compared to bulky backup strategies, it's much smarter. Sui ecosystem's self-developed innovations are convincing; it's not just empty dreams. The real migration of 10 million data units is finally happening—someone is actually taking action, not just talking. The name "Sea Elephant" is quite good; being tough at work is just tough at work. The storage track is really cold, but maybe this is the game that lasts long. Breaking 10 million nodes is no small feat, everyone. Lower costs, faster speeds, and data security are all maintained—there's really nothing to criticize. Sui's ecosystem self-rescue ability is quite strong, as you can see. Practical demand drives better than any publicity. If this can be implemented, the storage track might undergo a reshuffle.

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AirdropLicker

· 9h ago

Walrus is a great name, and 14 million nodes is really impressive. The storage track finally looks promising.

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GasGuzzler

· 9h ago

The speed of 14 million nodes is faster than I expected. RedStuff sharding has some real skills. The storage sector is really competitive to death, but this one is quite thoughtful. The solution developed by the Sui ecosystem itself, no wonder there's a need to migrate 10 million data entries. Can data security really hold up? Is RedStuff really that powerful? Storage is a cold and hard job; no scammer dares to take it. The name "Sea Elephant" is excellent, indicating that the founder has good taste. Lower costs, faster speed, stronger security... this logical chain really has no flaws. But 14 million nodes, is this number real? Or is it just another inflation? With the support of the Sui ecosystem, no wonder so many real business needs are coming in. The sharding logic is actually a revival of the old RAID concept, but it’s indeed effective. Wait, is there really a top project migrating 10 million data entries? Isn't this just a partnership announcement?

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SeasonedInvestor

· 9h ago

14 million nodes at this speed... But real demand is the key; migrating 10 million data entries is what you can see and touch. --- RedStuff sharding is indeed tough; compared to blindly backing up, it's much more cost-effective and less labor-intensive. --- Niche markets are niche markets. The name "Elephant Seal" sounds fitting, but how many will make it to the end? --- This time, the Sui ecosystem has identified the real pain point. Reducing storage costs definitely has potential. --- Wait, do we really need to migrate 10 million identity data entries, or are we just storytelling again? --- Honestly, infrastructure projects like this should be done this way. Steady iteration is always better than rushing for quick gains. --- Having over 10 million nodes sounds impressive, but the real key is the actual storage capacity and user stickiness. --- Relying on Sui doesn't guarantee anything; the crucial factor is whether the technical solution can truly solve the cost issue. --- Shard restoration logic is theoretically perfect, but are there hidden pitfalls in practice? --- Storage is indeed a cold path, but without infrastructure development, it’s impossible to move forward.

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