
Sui is a next-generation Layer 1 smart contract platform with high throughput, low latency, and an asset-oriented programming model powered by the Move language.

Sui is a Layer 1 blockchain platform designed to support the next generation of decentralized applications with a focus on scalability, low latency, and asset-centric programmability. It uses the Move programming language, originally developed for secure asset management, to enable developers to define rich, composable on-chain assets with custom logic for creation, transfer, and mutation. Sui’s architecture allows most transactions to be processed in parallel, significantly increasing throughput and reducing confirmation times compared to traditional blockchains.
Unlike many blockchains that rely on consensus for all transactions, Sui optimizes for common use cases such as payments and asset transfers by using simpler, lower-latency primitives. This approach enables new classes of latency-sensitive applications, including gaming and retail point-of-sale systems. The platform is built in Rust and maintained by a permissionless set of authorities that operate similarly to validators, with Byzantine fault tolerance ensuring security and decentralization.
Sui’s native token, SUI, is used for gas fees and delegated staking to authorities, influencing their voting power and rewards distribution. The platform is supported by peer-reviewed research and extensive open-source development. Developers can get started by exploring the comprehensive Sui documentation, joining the active community on Discord, and leveraging the Move language ecosystem. Sui aims to provide a foundational blockchain layer that scales with web3’s growth while delivering industry-leading performance and usability.
Existing blockchain platforms often struggle with scalability and high latency, limiting throughput and user experience for decentralized applications. Many blockchains rely on consensus mechanisms that slow down common transactions like payments and asset transfers, making them unsuitable for latency-sensitive use cases.
Enables safe and expressive smart contracts focused on asset management.
Maximizes resource utilization by processing non-conflicting transactions simultaneously.
Used to pay transaction fees and delegate stake to authorities for network security.
Developers build latency-sensitive games that require instant asset transfers and real-time interactions.
Applications that enable fast, low-cost payments at physical points of sale leveraging Sui’s instant settlement.
Platforms that create and manage complex digital assets with custom ownership and transfer rules.

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| Price (Monthly) | Free | 
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| Support | Community support via Discord and GitHub | 
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Sui provides extensive resources including official documentation, an active Discord community, research papers, and a developer grants program to support onboarding and ecosystem growth.
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