Key Takeaways
- The SUI native stablecoins initiative will feature two different assets – a yield-generating synthetic dollar, the suiUSDe, and USDi backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL fund.
- This partnership between a publicly-traded company, a blockchain foundation, and a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol is the first in the industry.
- The SUI stablecoins are scheduled to go live before the end of 2025, aiming to become a central liquidity hub for the entire Sui ecosystem.
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A Historic Change in Native Stablecoin Infrastructure
The SUI native stablecoins launch has been officially announced, aiming to blend traditional finance (TradFi) credibility with decentralized finance (DeFi) innovation.
SUI Group Holdings, a digital asset treasury company publicly traded on Nasdaq, has formed a partnership with Ethena Labs and the Sui Foundation to launch two new stable assets denominated suiUSDe and USDi. This movement makes Sui the first non-Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) network to host a high-yield native stablecoin, fundamentally expanding its DeFi capabilities and reducing dependency on assets bridged from other chains.
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The Dual-Token Design Supports Different Use Cases
The SUI native stablecoins are designed to serve different functions:
- The suiUSDe is a synthetic dollar that follows Ethena’s proven model that generates yield by combining crypto collateral with short futures positions. Part of the revenue generated goes to buy back SUI tokens, directly linking the stablecoin’s success to the ecosystem’s growth.
- In contrast, USDi offers a more conservative alternative, serving as a straightforward stablecoin that is fully backed by the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL).
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Building the “SUI Bank” for Mass Adoption
This launch is more than just new tokens; it is a foundational path toward establishing a fully-functioning financial service hub, or “SUI Bank,” in the ecosystem. The SUI Group is proving the upside of establishing a scalable cash flow business model with minimal capital expenditures, boosting shareholder value. The introduction of these SUI native stablecoins before the end of the year will drive new DeFi applications, enhance liquidity, and solidify SUI as a high-throughput home in the next generation of on-chain finance.
FAQs
What is the difference between suiUSDe and USDi?
suiUSDe is a yield-generating synthetic dollar, while USDi is a stablecoin directly backed by BlackRock’s tokenized BUIDL fund.
When will the SUI native stablecoins be available?
Both suiUSDe and USDi are expected to launch and go live before the end of 2025.
Why is this launch significant for Sui?
It makes Sui the first non-EVM blockchain to host native, institutionally-backed stablecoins, boosting its DeFi independence and attractiveness.
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