January 2026 is here, and while the crypto spotlight chases the latest AI pumps and memecoin mania, the real builders are stacking on infrastructure that's already live and shipping. Walrus Protocol on Sui is that underrated powerhouse – a decentralized storage network that's mainnet strong since 2025, backed by a massive $140M raise from heavyweights like a16z crypto, Standard Crypto, and Franklin Templeton.

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