"Builders at Token2049 were genuinely excited about SUI. The tech is real, the momentum is building, and the vibe is bullish—if you know where to look."
SUI surprised a lot of people this year. The traction is real, and the builder energy is strong. Some are still skeptical, but the ones building here are all in. This isn't a paid shill—just a snapshot of what's working, what needs work, and why SUI is worth watching right now.
What Makes SUI Different?
Parallel Execution
Speed without sacrificing security.
SUI's parallel transaction execution enables high throughput and low latency, making it ideal for both DeFi and gaming. This is a real differentiator versus most EVM chains.
Builder's Note: The tech is legit—devs are starting to notice the speed.
Move Language
Asset-oriented, secure by design.
Move's resource model makes asset management safer and more intuitive. SUI's flavor of Move is attracting new devs who want to avoid Solidity's pitfalls.
Builder's Note: Move onboarding is a hurdle, but the long-term benefits are real.
User Experience
Low fees, fast finality, smooth onboarding.
Wallet UX is improving, and SUI's low, predictable fees make it friendly for new users and dapps. The onboarding flow is less painful than most L1s.
Builder's Note: Still early, but the basics are working well.
Ecosystem Momentum
Builders are showing up.
Recent traction is real—more dapps, more users, and more attention from VCs and agencies. SUI is no longer just a tech demo.
Builder's Note: The vibe at Token2049 was bullish—people are paying attention.
SUI at a Glance
SUI's features are starting to stand out. But traction comes from real usage, not just tech. The challenge is to turn potential into practice.
Feature
SUI
Primary Asset
SUI
Consensus
Narwhal & Bullshark (DAG + BFT)
Smart Contract Language
Move (Sui flavor)
Execution Model
Parallel, object-centric
Transaction Fees
Low, predictable
Ecosystem Maturity
Growing rapidly
NFT/DeFi Support
Strong, expanding
Who Is SUI For Now?
SUI's next chapter is about:
DeFi Builders
SUI's speed and low fees are perfect for DeFi protocols that need high throughput and composability. Early movers can define the standard.
NFT & Gaming Creators
SUI's object model and parallel execution make it a natural fit for NFT projects and on-chain games that need scale and flexibility.
New User Onboarding
Low fees, fast finality, and improving wallet UX make SUI a great entry point for crypto newcomers.
What's Broken & How We Fix It
Ecosystem Still Young
Pain Point
Despite the hype, SUI's ecosystem is still maturing. Liquidity is growing but not yet deep, and some infra is still in beta.
Possible Direction
Keep supporting core infra, incentivize sticky liquidity, and attract flagship dapps to anchor the ecosystem.
Move Onboarding Curve
Pain Point
Move is powerful, but it's new for most devs. The learning curve is real, and tooling is still catching up to Solidity.
Possible Direction
Invest in better docs, more tutorials, and grants for Move-native tooling. Make onboarding as smooth as possible.
Perception & Awareness
Pain Point
Some builders still see SUI as "just another alt-L1" or are skeptical of its long-term staying power.
Possible Direction
Showcase real use cases, highlight success stories, and keep the momentum going with community-driven events.
CEX/DEX Liquidity
Pain Point
Liquidity on SUI pairs is improving but still lags behind SOL and ETH. Some users report slippage and thin books.
Possible Direction
Work with market makers, incentivize deep books, and make bridging from other chains seamless.
Where Do We Go From Here?
"The best chains are built by those who care enough to call out the flaws—and then do the work."
SUI's story is just getting started. If you're building, you're early. Let's keep the momentum going, support each other, and make SUI a chain worth building on. If you're here, you matter. Let's write the next chapter together.