Sui Launches suiUSDe: A native Synthetic Stablecoin
Sui has unveiled suiUSDe, a new synthetic stablecoin native to its blockchain.This move, in collaboration with SUI Group Holdings and Ethena Labs, marks a meaningful step for the Sui ecosystem.
Launched on october 1, suiUSDe is the first non-EVM network to offer a yield-generating dollar asset. It pairs digital reserves with short futures positions, ensuring stability and generating revenue. The proceeds will fund SUI token buybacks, boosting the networkās DeFi capabilities.
How does it work? Ethena Labsā strategy pairs asset reserves with short futures, maintaining a dollar peg and generating income. The Sui Foundation and SUI Group Holdings will use the earnings to buy back SUI tokens, enhancing the networkās value. This innovation makes Sui the first non-EVM platform with such a feature. The stablecoinās success could reduce reliance on assets like USDC.
Key benefits include:
- Revenue from suiUSDe will fuel SUI token demand.
However, challenges loom. U.S.regulators are scrutinizing synthetic stablecoins under the GENIUS Act.Additionally, SUIG faces a federal probe into digital asset treasury companies. Market volatility could also impact token demand.
Despite risks, suiUSDe could attract users, expand liquidity, and establish Sui as a stablecoin hub.For a risk-free option, USDi, backed by blackrockās fund, will launch later this year.
Adeniyi Abiodun, Mysten Labs Co-Founder, sees suiUSDe as a ānew pillarā for Suiās DeFi. Marius Barnett, SUIG Chairman, calls it the first step toward a āSUI Bank.ā