Linera, the blockchain for hyper-connected, real-time applications, will integrate Walrus, the decentralized storage protocol that allows any application to publish, read, and program any data type onchain. Integrating Walrus’ onchain storage capabilities with Linera’s innovative microchain architecture unlocks new possibilities for developers building scalable and responsive Web3 applications.
Microchains: Linera’s Unique Approach to Scalability
Based on a unique architecture, the Linera blockchain distinguishes itself by running many lightweight chains, known as microchains, within a single set of validators. For the first time, Linera’s microchains enable high-performance decentralized applications to scale horizontally by distributing computation and data processing across an unlimited number of parallel chains.
Walrus as a Storage and Verification Layer
Walrus will use Linera as a verification infrastructure for large unstructured data files that are stored and managed on Walrus, known as blobs, to enhance data integrity and processing speed. Concurrently, Linera will utilize Walrus as a storage layer for its infrastructure and make it easy to use for Linera applications.
"Together with Linera, we’re making it easier for developers to build the next generation of decentralized applications," said Rebecca Simmonds, Managing Executive at the Walrus Foundation. "By integrating Walrus’ resilient and programmable storage with Linera’s high-performance microchain architecture, we’re addressing two of the biggest challenges in Web3 today: scalable data storage and real-time data verification. Developers can now build applications that not only handle massive amounts of onchain data but also deliver seamless, responsive user experiences at scale. This partnership represents a significant step forward for decentralized infrastructure, empowering builders to create applications that were previously impossible due to technical limitations."
Enabling a More Decentralized and Efficient Web3
This integration with Linera’s microchain architecture allows developers to easily scale applications while maintaining reduced reliance on centralized infrastructure. Walrus becomes key in supporting scalable, secure, and data-rich decentralized ecosystems, making it a powerful tool for partners. It stands out by its ability to seamlessly store, retrieve, and program a wide variety of data types directly onchain to ensure greater transparency and efficiency.
“Our collaboration with Walrus enables developers to build applications that process transactions instantly, store large datasets efficiently, and maintain the highest standards of security and transparency,” said Mathieu Baudet, Founder and CEO of Linera. “Linera’s microchain architecture combined with Walrus’s programmable storage creates an infrastructure where decentralized applications can truly scale. By leveraging Linera’s ability to support millions of parallel microchains and Walrus’s robust storage capabilities, we’re providing the foundational infrastructure needed for Web3 to support complex use cases – from real-time data-processing and social platforms to gaming and AI-driven services.”
About Linera
Linera is the first L1 blockchain for hyper-connected, real-time applications. Linera was founded with the vision to empower users with globally accessible, decentralized technology that unlocks real-time onchain experience and simplifies interoperability across blockchains and off-chain services. Its unique architecture lets users interact directly with small chains of blocks, called “microchains”. This allows applications to read and write onchain data with strong guarantees of performance and security, for any number of active users. Founder and CEO, Mathieu Baudet, PhD, was an early research engineer on the Meta Libra/Novi project and is a coauthor of the FastPay protocol.
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About Walrus
Walrus is a decentralized data storage protocol and application development platform that enables apps to publish, read, and program large data files and rich media content, including videos, images, and audio. Built on Sui, Walrus allows applications to manage both on- and offchain data through Move-based smart contracts. Originally developed by Web3 infrastructure builders Mysten Labs, Walrus represents a significant evolution in decentralized data storage. As the first storage network to support onchain data at any scale, Walrus empowers Web3 projects to fully leverage their data through smart contracts, unlocking new onchain business models. Its robust and reliable network ensures data remains accessible, frictionless, and secure even in catastrophic events. With cost-efficient storage, builders experience performance and pricing comparable to Web2 solutions, while programmable storage natively integrates data with smart contracts to enable new and innovative use cases.
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