Recently, I saw news about Walrus securing $140 million in funding and its valuation soaring to $2 billion. I don't think this is just luck; rather, its tokenomics design truly resonates with people. This is also the key reason why I have always been optimistic about it.

First, let's talk about the distribution strategy. WAL tokens allocate only 7% to investors, but community airdrops account for 10%—which means tokens worth about $200 million are directly airdropped to users. This "more airdrops than funding allocation" model is really rare in the entire storage sector. Projects that can do this show that respect for the community is genuine, not just lip service.

Second, the deflationary logic. Every transaction on the Walrus network destroys a portion of WAL. As more applications emerge in the ecosystem and trading activity increases, the token supply continuously decreases. This self-consuming model is more convincing than those with unlimited inflation, and in the long run, it can truly support the price.

Third, don't overlook the backing institutions. Top funds like a16z, Standard Crypto, and Electric Capital are all involved, mostly veteran players in the Sui ecosystem. What does this tangled relationship mean? It means these institutions will continue to push Walrus's development, providing resources, channels, and ecosystem support without shortage.

Honestly, for those seeking long-term growth points, WAL's economic model offers both short-term liquidity support (airdrops and exchange listings) and long-term deflationary logic backed by institutional support. In the storage sector, it's truly a rare good project.