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Business Insider
4 days ago
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Walrus Integrates with Pipe Network to Increase Bandwidth and Reduce Latency Across Multiple Chains
Walrus to leverage Pipe Network's more than 280,000 Point of Presence ('PoP') nodes to speed up delivery at the edge, while the Pipe Network will leverage Walrus storage to provide a multichain experience Pipe Foundation, launch partner for the Pipe Network, and decentralized data storage protocol and application development platform, Walrus, today announced a partnership to integrate their respective solutions so the Pipe Network will act as Walrus's content-delivery layer. The Pipe Network will use Walrus storage capabilities in order to extend its reach, increasing bandwidth and reducing latency across multiple high-throughput blockchains. Walrus chose to partner with the Pipe Network because its DePIN architecture already spans more than 280K community-run PoP nodes worldwide. Walrus users will read and write data through the nearest PoP, keeping R-U retrieval latency under 50 ms even at the network edge. All traffic stays on a decentralized path, preserving end-to-end ownership and auditability. David Rhodus, Founder of Permissionless Labs, a core contributor to the Pipe Network, commented on the news, 'Walrus partnered with us because our global, DePIN enabled footprint eliminates the single region bottlenecks you get with legacy CDNs like Cloudflare. Additionally, our robust PoP node infrastructure will optimize Walrus's ability to deliver large dynamic files, like video content. So whether you're in rural Patagonia or New York City, content now rides the shortest path.' The key challenge with existing solutions is that they aren't optimized for performance delivery at the edge, especially for large or dynamic files. Walrus, developed by the original contributors to the leading smart contract platform and layer 1 blockchain Sui, is designed to act as the data layer for the future of decentralized internet applications, delivering programmable and scalable storage for virtually any project. The programmable nature of Walrus' network allows users to do more with their data, enabling information to seamlessly move between storage, availability, and compute as opposed to simple static storage from other decentralized data platforms. Rebecca Simmonds, Managing Executive of the Walrus Foundation, added, 'Much like cloud data storage solutions, current web2 based content delivery networks like Cloudflare aren't optimized for performance at the edge of the network, relying on centralized data centers in high demand markets versus a decentralized network of nodes incentivized to support underserved regions. Leveraging Pipe's 280,000 globally distributed PoP nodes, Walrus will gain access to increased bandwidth and reduced latency in high traffic environments and underserved regions alike, making the Pipe Network our ideal partner for last mile content delivery. We're also thrilled that our storage capabilities extend the reach of their network and make them a multichain solution." By partnering with Pipe Foundation, Walrus will unlock further cost management for both users and developers as well as increased performance for content delivery, allowing the platform to accommodate everything from simple data storage to high-throughput data requirements like those for decentralized AI development. About Walrus Walrus is a decentralized data storage protocol and application development platform that allows apps to publish, read, and program large data files and rich media content such as videos, images, and audio. Built on Sui, apps on Walrus can manage stored on- and offchain data via Move-based smart contracts. Originally developed by Web3 infrastructure builders Mysten Labs, Walrus represents an evolution in decentralized data storage. About Pipe Network Pipe Network is a permissionless, hyper-local content delivery network (CDN) built on Solana. Anyone can spin up a lightweight Point of Presence node, forming a global mesh that keeps content within 50 mils of end-users, cutting 50-70% of round-trip latency compared with traditional CDNs. The ultimate vision for the Pipe Network is to build a distributed cloud services provider that leverages crypto payment rails and DePIN infrastructure to disrupt bloated incumbents, starting with the legacy content delivery networks (CDN) like CloudFlare. Contact
Business Insider
29-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
FLock.io Partners with Walrus to Power Decentralized, Privacy-Preserving AI Training
Bringing Walrus's decentralized data layer and SEAL encryption to unlocking secure, community-owned AI development. the first decentralized AI training platform, will build on Walrus as its core data layer to bring secure, privacy-preserving AI model development to the Sui ecosystem. This partnership connects Walrus's robust decentralized infrastructure, including data storage, availability, programmability, and access controls, with innovative approach to AI development. utilizes Federated Learning and blockchain to enable communities to build, train, and own AI models without centralizing sensitive data. Their ecosystem includes AI Arena for competitive model training, FL (Federated Learning) Alliance for privacy-focused collaboration, and Moonbase for decentralized model hosting. Together, these components provide an end-to-end stack for open, community-governed AI development. The initial phase of this integration centers on strengthening FL Alliance with Walrus and SEAL. Walrus provides the decentralized broadcasting and storage layer for model parameters and training outputs across federated learning nodes. SEAL, a decentralized secrets management system, enforces gated access and data confidentiality, ensuring that only verified federation members can access or contribute encrypted gradients and data. 'Previously, our data solutions either lacked decentralization or encryption, creating onboarding hurdles," said Jiahao Sun, Founder & CEO of "Walrus changes that. It gives us a fully decentralized, encrypted storage solution for gradients, which means we can confidently expand our FL Alliance and bring more secure AI training to our users.' Looking ahead, this partnership aims to deliver a true agentic AI experience on Sui through open collaboration and hands-on development. The next phase will involve fine-tuning an open-source foundation model, optimized for agentic interactions within the Sui environment. The teams aim for this to lead to a functional prototype, comparable to a 'Copilot for the Sui Blockchain,' capable of Move-native code generation, smart contract assistance, and context-aware agentic reasoning. 'Walrus provides the global data layer for builders, giving them full control over their data and new ways to create value. Our collaboration with showcases the power of Walrus for decentralized AI, enabling a truly secure and programmable foundation for cutting-edge AI model development,' said Rebecca Simmonds, Managing Executive of the Walrus Foundation. By combining secure data infrastructure with innovative federated learning, this partnership opens new avenues for builders to create more collaborative, private, and powerful AI models, creating value and control for developers in the new data economy.
Business Insider
22-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
UK's Premier Web3 Summit Zebu Live Announces Keynote Speakers for London 2025 Including TradFi Leaders
London, United Kingdom, July 22nd, 2025, Chainwire Zebu Live, the Web3 summit 'where business happens,' has announced the second cohort of keynote speakers for its 2025 event. Leading figures from traditional finance and web3 will deliver keynotes and participate in panel discussions at the London conference starting October 21. Speakers confirmed for the UK's leading Web3 summit include Rebecca Simmonds, Managing Executive of Walrus Foundation; Camilla McFarland, Head of Growth at G20; Euler Finance CEO Michael Bentley; and Global Macro Investor's Julien Bittel. Shielded Technologies CEO Eran Barak and Gemini's Daniel Slutzkin will also be participating. Over the course of two days, visitors to London's Tobacco Dock will be treated to insights from guest speakers such as MarketAcross Managing Partner Itai Elizur; Angus Lamps of Stargate Finance; Coinbase's Head of International Policy Katie Harries; EasyA Co-Founder Phil Kwowk; and Coinpass CEO Jeff Hancock. Set to be the largest event to date, Zebu Live 2025 is renowned for its networking opportunities, presenting an unrivaled opportunity for delegates to form lasting relationships with Web3 developers, thinkers, and investors. More than 4,500 attendees will descend on Tobacco Dock on October 21 to experience a thriving Web3 campus featuring two dynamic stages: Main Stage, Future of Money Stage, and Developers Portal, designed for keynote sessions, hands-on hackathons, and fireside chats. Organized by acclaimed Web3 marketing agency Flight3 – backed by Dragons' Den star Steven Bartlett – Zebu Live 2025 will address such narratives as AI & automation; Infrastructure & protocol innovation; Old money meets new money (TradFi x DeFi); Consumer apps & adoption. Speakers appearing at the 2025 event include some of the most respected figures in the space, with VeChain CEO Sunny Lu and Global Head of Builders at Base, Xen, already confirmed alongside top-tier sponsors like Bitget Wallet, Xapo Bank, Jito, SuperteamUK, Mercuryo, Twistake, Andersen LLP, and Englebert. Another speaker who will be taking the stage is Farokh, Founder of Rug Radio who's previously interviewed U.S. President Donald Trump. As a central event in London Web3 Week, Zebu Live will anchor a city-wide celebration of innovation, with satellite events taking place throughout the capital before and after the main summit. It promises to be the ultimate destination for the global Web3 community to connect IRL, spark ideas, and shape the future. About Zebu Live Designed to unite the brightest minds in Web3, Zebu Live is a global catalyst for collaboration and accelerating blockchain adoption. Now in its fifth edition, Zebu Live has cemented its place as the UK's flagship Web3 summit, bringing together innovators, industry leaders, and change makers.
Business Insider
15-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Swarm Network Selects Walrus to Power Verifiable AI on Rollup.News
Palo Alto, CA, July 15th, 2025, Chainwire A new integration brings decentralized, programmable storage to Swarm's AI coordination layer on Sui Swarm Network, the decentralized multi-agent protocol behind has integrated Walrus, the decentralized data layer built on Sui, to power verifiable AI at scale. acts as a decentralized assistant for social media, enabling real-time fact-checking through AI agents that generate onchain records of claims, sources, and context. Currently, Swarm is storing claims data on Walrus, and will subsequently add storage for agent communication logs, evidence and reasoning artifacts laying the groundwork for a more transparent, audit-ready AI ecosystem. Swarm enables real-time fact-checking through decentralized AI agents that collaborate to verify social media claims and write consensus-backed attestations to the blockchain. As the volume and complexity of this data continue to grow, Swarm identified a need for a scalable, decentralized solution for managing media-heavy and context-rich records. Walrus delivers the infrastructure to persistently store and retrieve this data onchain via Tusky, a user-friendly file management layer for Walrus that features end-to-end encryption and full user key control. Key data types to be stored on Walrus include rollup summaries, media files, knowledge graphs, agent logs, and attestation records. These assets are organized across hot, warm, and cold storage tiers to optimize performance while ensuring verifiability and permanence. Swarm is also extending its Truth Protocol to index this data using smart contracts, enabling agents to reference past reasoning and context in future rollups. 'Swarm is building one of the most forward-looking applications in decentralized AI,' said Rebecca Simmonds, Managing Executive at Walrus Foundation. 'They are not just generating insights, they are building a new standard for trust and transparency. As Swarm Network continues its rapid growth, Walrus ensures that every piece of evidence and context is preserved, programmable, and accessible.' 'Verifiable AI demands more than just smart algorithms. It needs memory, context, and proof,' said Yannick Myson, CEO of Swarm Network. 'As we build an open, audit-ready knowledge graph that connects agent outputs, claims histories, and media artifacts across Swarm's AI and human contributors, we identified a glaring need surrounding storage capabilities. With Walrus, we are turning ephemeral agent work into persistent, onchain knowledge that anyone can audit and build on.' Swarm Network's integration of Walrus follows similar technical adoptions of the decentralized storage platform, including OpenGradient and highlighting Walrus's commitment to serving AI builders and its expanding role in enabling secure, scalable infrastructure for next-generation AI applications. To learn more about Swarm Network and the future of verifiable AI, users can visit: About Walrus Walrus is a decentralized data layer and application development protocol that allows apps to publish, read, and program large data files and rich media content such as videos, images, and audio. Built on Sui, apps on Walrus can manage stored on- and offchain data via Move-based smart contracts. Originally developed by Web3 infrastructure builders Mysten Labs, Walrus represents an evolution in decentralized data storage. Contact
