Why Sui? A New Era of Speed, Ownership, and Onchain Creativity
In a sea of Layer 1s, Sui stands out — not just because it's technically powerful, but because it’s building a strong community and tackling real-world applications. From fast-paced gaming to unique object ownership, Sui is redefining what users and builders can expect from a chain.
Let's break down what makes the ecosystem so uniquely positioned for the next wave of web3 apps.
🚀 1. Blazing Fast and Built Differently: The Power of Move + Objects
Sui doesn’t just promise speed — it delivers it through object-oriented architecture powered by the Move programming language. Unlike account-based blockchains (like Ethereum), Sui treats assets as programmable objects that can be transferred or mutated independently. This makes parallel transaction execution possible — meaning faster confirmation times and lower gas fees, even during high demand.
Why does that matter? For builders, it means smoother UX and less complexity. For users, it means less waiting, lower costs, and more dynamic interactions.
🎮 2. Gaming Isn’t a Buzzword — It’s a Priority
Sui is making real moves in gaming. The upcoming SuiPlay0X1 handheld console is set to natively integrate with the network, making blockchain gaming accessible to everyday players without complex.
More importantly, games are actually launching:
- Playtron Wallet and SuiPlay are bridging hardware with onchain identity.
- Studios building on Sui are leveraging objects to store persistent, upgradeable game assets.
- Fast finality and low fees mean devs can focus on gameplay, not gas optimization.
With games like Abyss World, XOCIETY, and many others surfacing across the ecosystem, Sui is poised to become a true home for immersive onchain games.
🦭3. Walrus: Revolutionary Decentralized Storage
Walrus is a decentralized blob storage system designed to meet the evolving demands of Web3 applications. Built on top of the Sui blockchain for its control layer, it combines high performance with a streamlined developer experience. Through its use of advanced encoding protocols—such as Red Stuff encoding—and a novel 2D erasure coding and shared storage mechanism, Walrus delivers fast and reliable data retrieval at scale.
Its unique architecture and efficient data recovery methods enable seamless scalability across a wide range of use cases. Walrus also supports dynamic metadata updates, unlocking powerful new capabilities like evolving NFTs, real-time game integrations, and interactive digital assets. Additionally, its integration with Sui smart contracts allows on-chain logic to interact directly with off-chain data, opening up new possibilities for programmable NFTs and tokenized real-world assets.
🚀 4. Other Reputable Teams are Building on Sui
Several notable teams have chosen to build on Sui:
- Claynosaurz, the acclaimed animated IP, is establishing a presence on Sui.
- XOCIETY and Phantom Galaxies, both high-fidelity, AAA-style gaming worlds, are leveraging Sui’s speed and object-based composability.
- MegaPont will soon be expanding their universe with the Mega Wave Makers launch on Sui.
- Phantom Wallet, one of the largest and most respected wallet providers out there, now supports Sui.
🎨 5. Sui NFTs and Community
Community remains one of the strongest pillars of the crypto space—and on Sui, it's thriving. The NFT ecosystem is fast-paced, creator-driven, and highly collaborative, with a steady stream of new projects launching alongside OG communities that have been building since Sui’s earliest days.
As of mid-2025, the growth speaks for itself: over 106,000 unique users, more than 18 million NFTs minted, and 402,000+ secondary trades recorded on-chain just within this year. From trending collections to emerging subcultures, the Sui NFT landscape offers plenty to collect, explore, and be a part of. You can discover many of these active communities on TradePort’s trending collections page.
In Conclusion
In comparison to other Layer 1 networks, Sui offers a compelling combination of performance, developer infrastructure, and an engaged, rapidly growing user base — making it a leading choice for projects focused on long-term utility and creative innovation.
As we look toward the opportunities of the future, we are proud to be building on Sui!
