On October 20th, Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a significant global outage affecting various prominent websites and services. This event serves as a potent reminder of the risks associated with centralized data storage. Walrus Protocol stands out by offering a decentralized alternative to AWS-based storage solutions. The protocol’s success is evident in the recent resilience of platforms built on its infrastructure, including @AlkimiExchange, @TalusNetwork, and others who remained unaffected by the AWS outage. 🕵️♀️ This highlights the importance of decentralization in safeguarding your digital assets. Beyond this incident, Walrus has experienced a surge in adoption from major clients eager for greater control over their data. Here’s what’s new: