The SUI network is gaining traction for tackling some of the most persistent challenges in the blockchain industry: network congestion and slow adoption. Market experts have spotlighted the platform’s Layer 1 architecture that processed an impressive 297,000 transactions per second [TPS] while achieving transaction finality in just 390 milliseconds. “All this without hitting max throughput and exorbitant gas fees,” an expert wrote.
To put SUI’s speed in perspective, the expert analyzed swaps on Solana’s Jupiter and Sui’s KriyaDEX. It was found that the latter scored 0.73 seconds and was 6x faster in this test compared to Solana which took 4.45 seconds. These mind-boggling results contributed to the platform’s dominance in the DeFi realm. The network is among the top 13 highest DeFi volume, ranked three in TVL among non-EVM chains despite being just over one year old since its launch.
Beyond the robust performance, the Sui Network has forged strategic alliances in 2024. Some of the high-profile collaborations include Byteplus [affiliated with TikTok] and cloud behemoths: – Tencent Cloud – Alibaba Cloud. Even institutional players such as Grayscale have also entered the field and launched a dedicated SUI fund, reflecting its investment appeal.
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The layer-1 blockchain is also making rapid strides in the burgeoning gaming space by building PLAYTRON, the first handheld device capable of running in both Web3 and Web2. This ambitious initiative has put the platform at the forefront of the highly competitive gaming sector.
Sui Network is one of the must-watch blockchains with fast transactions, low costs, strong partnerships, and innovative ideas. Now as top 30 by market cap, SUI shows good long-term potential, especially given its recent price action.
Echoing similar sentiment, former Goldman Sachs executive Raoul Pal believes that the platform is highly scalable and has vouched for its potential to onboard billions of users and bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3.
Adding to the momentum is the project’s native token which recently exhibited signs of a potential breakout. Amidst the crypto market recovery, SUI rallied by over 30% in just 24 hours. The unprecedented surge has propelled its market cap to $2.181 billion, making it the 34th largest cryptocurrency, according to CoinMarketCap.
