In a recent X Space hosted by Eyezenhour (the founder of Lofi the Yeti), Christian Thompson, a core member of the Mysten Labs team, shared deep insights into the Sui blockchain, from its origin story to its long-term mission.
From SWAT to Sui
Christian’s path into Web3 wasn’t ordinary. Before tech, he served as a SWAT commander and homicide detective. Later, he became an entrepreneur and eventually helped build Move, the programming language behind Sui. According to Christian, Move was born because other Web3 languages didn’t offer enough security or flexibility.
Beyond Infrastructure: The Full Stack Vision
Christian emphasized that building Sui wasn’t just about launching a blockchain.
“To scale real impact,” he said, “you need more than infrastructure.”
That’s why Sui comes with developer tools like:
- Walrus
- Seal
- Nautilus
- zkLogin
These tools are designed to help developers create real-world applications that go beyond crypto and into areas like finance, identity, and gaming.
A Chain for the Real World
Sui isn’t just fast. It’s designed for humans. Christian explained that the object-centric model gives users more control over what they own and how they interact with apps.
This is especially important as technologies like AI, robotics, AR, and quantum computing start to merge.
“Sui is the coordination layer,” he said.
Momentum Is Building
The space also touched on Sui’s recent growth:
- Over $2 billion in total value locked (TVL)
- Bitcoin now bridged into the Sui ecosystem
- zkLogin adoption is rising
- Sui is the second-fastest chain in developer growth
- The goal of Sui Foundation is to have 10 million developers in the ecosystem
Eyezenhour hinted at a new wave of finance in the future. He called it “SuiFi” following the rise of DeFi and BTCFi.
Global Events, Local Impact
Over 300+ events have taken place across the globe in the past year, including major meetups in Singapore, Bali, Laos, and Thailand. There is also an upcoming Suifest in Athens, Greece which promises to be a major highlight.
Christian also credited the Sui ambassador community for helping carry the message across regions and languages.
For Developers: Help Is Coming
Christian confirmed that the Sui Foundation is preparing a new bootcamp program for Web2 developers. The goal is to help them understand Move, build confidently on Sui, and connect with businesses and industries in need of blockchain talent
Final Words
Christian admitted that Web3 adoption won’t happen overnight. Even with better UX and easier tools, it still takes time for new users to adjust. But he believes Sui is building the right foundation.
“This isn’t just about crypto. It’s about the next internet.”
And that was all! If you missed the space, you didn’t miss the highlights. Suiclopedia brought the news to you. Stay tuned to this website for all things happening with Sui.
