| name | sui-knowledge |
| description | Answer questions about Sui blockchain ecosystem, concepts, tokenomics, validators, staking, and general knowledge. Use when users ask "what is Sui", "how does Sui work", "Sui vs other chains", or any Sui-related questions that aren't specifically about Move programming. |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| metadata | {"author":"EasonClawdbot1","tags":"sui, blockchain, web3, knowledge, ecosystem"} |
Sui Knowledge Base
Expert knowledge about Sui blockchain ecosystem. Use this skill to answer questions about Sui concepts, architecture, tokenomics, and ecosystem.
When to Use This Skill
Activate when users ask about:
- What is Sui? How does it work?
- Sui vs Ethereum/Solana/other chains
- SUI token, tokenomics, staking
- Validators, consensus, transactions
- Sui ecosystem, projects, wallets
- Object model, ownership concepts
- Performance, TPS, finality
For Move programming questions → use sui-move skill instead
Setup References
cd {baseDir}
chmod +x setup.sh && ./setup.sh
This clones:
- Sui official documentation
- Sui whitepaper and technical docs
Quick Search
rg -i "keyword" {baseDir}/references/sui-docs/ --type md -C 2
rg -i "object|ownership|transfer" {baseDir}/references/ --type md
Core Concepts
What is Sui?
Sui is a Layer 1 blockchain designed for high throughput and low latency. Key innovations:
- Object-Centric Model: Unlike account-based chains, Sui treats everything as objects with unique IDs
- Parallel Execution: Independent transactions execute in parallel without global ordering
- Move Language: Safe, resource-oriented smart contract language
- Mysticeti Consensus: Fast finality (~390ms) for shared objects
Object Model
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Object Types │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Owned Objects → Single owner address │
│ Shared Objects → Multiple can access │
│ Immutable Objects→ Frozen, read-only │
│ Wrapped Objects → Nested in another │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
- Every object has a unique
ObjectID (32 bytes)
- Objects have
version that increments on mutation
- Owned object transactions don't need consensus (fast path)
Transaction Types
| Type | Consensus | Speed | Use Case |
|---|
| Owned Object | No (fast path) | ~200ms | Transfers, simple ops |
| Shared Object | Yes (Mysticeti) | ~390ms | DEX, auctions, games |
SUI Token
- Ticker: SUI
- Total Supply: 10 billion SUI
- Uses: Gas fees, staking, governance
- Smallest Unit: MIST (1 SUI = 10^9 MIST)
Gas Model
- Gas price in MIST per computation unit
- Storage rebates: Get gas back when deleting objects
- Sponsored transactions: Third party pays gas
Validators & Staking
- Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS)
- ~100+ active validators
- Stake SUI to validators to earn rewards
- Epoch: ~24 hours
Consensus: Mysticeti
- DAG-based consensus protocol
- Sub-second finality for shared objects
- Replaces Narwhal/Bullshark (used previously)
Sui vs Other Chains
| Feature | Sui | Ethereum | Solana |
|---|
| Model | Object-centric | Account-based | Account-based |
| Language | Move | Solidity | Rust |
| TPS | 100k+ | ~15 | ~65k |
| Finality | <1s | ~12min | ~400ms |
| Parallel Exec | Yes (objects) | Limited | Yes |
Ecosystem
Wallets
- Sui Wallet (official)
- Suiet
- Ethos
- Martian
DEXs
- Cetus
- Turbos
- DeepBook (order book)
NFT Marketplaces
- BlueMove
- Clutchy
- Hyperspace
Developer Tools
- Sui CLI
- Sui Explorer
- Move Analyzer (VSCode)
Common Questions
"Is Sui EVM compatible?"
No. Sui uses Move, not EVM. However, bridges exist to transfer assets from EVM chains.
"How fast is Sui?"
- Owned object txs: ~200ms
- Shared object txs: ~390ms
- Theoretical TPS: 100,000+
"How do I stake SUI?"
- Open Sui Wallet
- Go to Staking tab
- Choose a validator
- Enter amount and confirm
"What's the difference between Sui Move and Aptos Move?"
- Sui uses object-centric storage
- Different standard library
- Sui has native object primitives
- Some syntax differences in Move 2024
Answering Workflow
-
Identify the question type:
- General knowledge → Answer from this skill
- Move programming → Refer to sui-move skill
- Specific API/code → Search references
-
Search if needed:
rg -i "question keywords" {baseDir}/references/
-
Provide clear answer with:
- Direct answer first
- Supporting details
- Links to official docs if relevant
Official Resources
