KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Sui has surpassed $2 billion in Total Value Locked, doubling its TVL in just three months, showcasing rapid growth in the DeFi ecosystem.
- Sui’s DEX trading volumes have surged, placing it among the top 10 blockchains by trading volume, driven by innovative protocols like NAVI and Suilend.
- Phantom’s planned expansion to Sui will enhance its ecosystem with features like staking and multichain support, boosting user engagement.
- Institutional interest from entities like Franklin Templeton and Grayscale has integrated Sui into investment products, expanding its reach.
Sui has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing $2 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL), according to data from DefiLlama. This achievement marks a doubling of Sui’s TVL in just three months, highlighting its rapid growth and strong demand within the decentralized finance (DeFi) and application ecosystem.
Christian Thompson, Managing Director of the Sui Foundation, commented on this development, stating, “When we launched Sui in 2023, we knew the technology would push the industry forward, but the organic groundswell of developers, ecosystem partners, and on-chain DeFi activity in such a short period is a remarkable feat for the community.” He further noted that Sui is positioned as a competitive base layer capable of challenging existing legacy systems.
Rising Trading Volumes and Ecosystem Expansion
In November, Sui’s monthly decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volumes surged to over $7.8 billion, up from $4.9 billion in October and $1.9 billion in September. This growth places Sui among the top 10 blockchains by trading volume. Key contributors to this success include innovative lending protocols and DEXes such as NAVI, Suilend, and Cetus, each with TVLs exceeding $240 million, alongside DeepBook, a decentralized finance solution akin to a central limit order book.
Additionally, Phantom, a popular cryptocurrency wallet with over seven million active users, announced its planned expansion to Sui in early December. Phantom’s integration is significant for Sui, offering features like staking, in-app token swaps, NFT storage, multichain support, and Ledger hardware wallet integration. This move is expected to enhance Sui’s ecosystem further.
Stablecoin Growth and Institutional Interest
Stablecoins, essential for a robust DeFi ecosystem, are thriving on Sui. Circle’s USDC and First Digital’s FDUSD have both been natively deployed on the blockchain. Sui’s ecosystem now includes three leading stablecoins, with a native issuance surpassing $162 million and an overall stablecoin market cap of $415 million.
The rise in institutional interest has also played a crucial role in Sui’s growth. Major financial entities like Franklin Templeton, Grayscale, and VanEck have incorporated the SUI token into investment products accessible to millions of clients. This integration allows investors to engage with Sui without the need to manage crypto wallets directly.
Earlier this year, Copper announced its integration with Sui to provide custody infrastructure support for stablecoins and Real-World Asset (RWA) issuers on Sui, such as Ondo’s USDY. Other institutional partners, including Zero Hash and Fordefi, are developing the on-chain infrastructure necessary to support the influx of native stablecoins and financial offerings on Sui.
Since its mainnet launch, Sui has become a premier destination for application builders across various sectors, including gaming, DeFi, collectibles, memecoins, and real-world applications like 3D printing and tokenized securities. In 2024, organizations such as Major League Soccer (MLS), the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), and ONE Championship have either announced or expanded fan loyalty programs powered by the Sui network.
In September 2024, Mysten Labs unveiled SuiPlay0X1, a handheld gaming console supporting a wide range of PC games and new AAA titles developed using Sui technology.
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