The Web3 ecosystem in 2026 is already very competitive. To survive, the most important factor isn't technology, but community.

Walrus is playing this game. They have allocated 10% of their tokens for community airdrops — a significant proportion. Of this, 4% has already been distributed, and the remaining 6% is dedicated to those who stake long-term. This approach has a clever advantage: true believers will stake, while speculators will leave if it’s not profitable. This way, the ecosystem automatically filters itself.

The staking design is also quite smart. WAL supports delegated proof of stake, meaning you don’t need to run your own node; you can delegate your tokens to good nodes and earn rewards. The barrier to entry is significantly lowered, allowing ordinary users to participate.

There’s a new tool for transparency — the Walruscan blockchain explorer. You can view real-time data on node staking amounts, reward distribution, storage availability, and more, providing data-driven decision-making. According to the data, over 60% of users chose to stake after the first wave of airdrops, indicating strong community approval of this model.

Even more interesting is the governance power behind it. Users staking WAL not only earn passive rewards but also vote on key issues like storage fee rates and technical directions. The token truly becomes a symbol of rights.

In an era where community-driven development is essential, this combination of 'high incentives + high transparency + high participation' is gradually energizing the ecosystem.