Who understands?! For a Web3 knowledge blogger, the most frustrating part isn't writing scripts or shooting videos, it's storing the footage! The pitfalls I've encountered are endless: either centralized cloud storage with exorbitant annual plans that are painfully expensive and non-refundable for unused data; or decentralized storage with slow loading times, making videos look like a PowerPoint presentation to viewers, and the comments section full of complaints; the worst part is storing small files separately, where gas fees are higher than storage fees, costing thousands more for uploading hundreds of short video clips.
Until a fan recommended Walrus, it opened a whole new world for me! Its Quilt batch storage function is practically tailor-made for bloggers. I packaged and uploaded 500 short video clips and 300 images all at once, without any manual sorting or categorization. The system automatically generates an index, allowing for precise location of files during retrieval, and no unpacking is needed. The key is the ridiculously low cost: storage fees for 10KB clips have dropped by 420 times. Previously, storing the same amount of data cost over 2300 yuan, but now it's only 300 yuan a year. The money saved was used to buy a new lens!
What's even more surprising is the access speed. Previously, with other storage, fans overseas would have to wait over 10 seconds to open videos. After switching to Walrus, whether for domestic or European/American users, loading is instantaneous, and there are no more complaints about buffering in the comments. Moreover, its sealed segment storage technology is incredibly reassuring; materials are automatically archived and backed up once stored, and even if a node fails, they can be recovered. My previous experience of losing materials is completely gone.
The operation is also incredibly simple. No complex technical knowledge is required; just drag and drop to upload. On-chain settlement is transparent, with no hidden fees. Now all my video materials and script drafts are stored here, and I've strongly recommended it to all the Web3 content creators I know. This is the storage solution bloggers truly need! #Walrus $WAL @WalrusProtocol