Walrus now stores ~5.7× more real data than Arweave. In just its first year, it has already overtaken @ArweaveEco in active stored volume. But the real story is in the usage: Over 2,196 TB of data already stored 259K+ accounts interacting with the network 100+ active projects building on top 1B+ $WAL staked securing the system @WalrusProtocol is now emerging as the go-to layer for practical, high-volume, hot storage in 2026. We’re starting to see a clear pattern: Active, frequently accessed data → Walrus Long-term permanent storage → Arweave This isn’t just growth. It’s a shift in how data is being handled in Web3. And Walrus is positioning itself right at the center of it.