The Sui ecosystem is a still a relatively untapped market. In this guide, we cover the most popular decentralized applications on Sui, ranging from DeFi to social and other sectors. Here are the top Sui DApps in 2025.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
➤ Sui’s ecosystem is young and growing, with many DApps — mainly in DeFi — still in their early stages.
➤ The guide highlights the top Sui DApps based on social engagement, user accounts, and transaction volume.
➤ Sui distinguishes itself from other blockchains with its unique object-based architecture, MOVE programming language, and innovative fee structure.
Top Sui DApps in 2025
1. Turbos
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Turbos is a non-custodial decentralized exchange (DEX) that operates on the Sui Network. It uses a concentrated liquidity market maker (CLMM) model. Turbos was founded in June 2022 and is supported by Mysten Labs and the popular cryptocurrency trading firm Jump.
The Sui Foundation’s central limit order book service and Turbos’ concentrated liquidity market maker combine to deliver the best pricing available for traders. Users can also provide liquidity and receive fees from trades on Turbos.
2. Wave
Wave, co-founded by Dante Hiromi (CPO), integrates the Sui ecosystem with the broader web3 environment and combines play-to-earn games and trader-friendly DApps in a single Telegram-based app.
Wave initially started out as a wallet. Eventually it pivoted and is now a platform that allows users across web3 and web2 to take advantage of earning opportunities.
3. Cetus
Cetus is a decentralized exchange (DEX) that operates on the Sui and Aptos blockchains and uses a concentrated liquidity model. The protocol creates numerous pools for the same token pair with various fee tiers. The four tiers range across 0.01%, 0.05%, 0.25%, and 1%. Users can execute different types of trading strategies such as swap, range, and limit orders.
4. FanTV
FanTV is a web3-based social media platform. It switched from a previous blockchain to Sui in May 2024. Creators monetize their content by simply uploading it and earning points when viewers watch it. They are also able to access a number of AI-powered tools. Users can also earn money by engaging in a variety of activities on the platform, such as watching content, playing games, and more.
5. Suilend
Suilend is a lending protocol on Sui developed by the team behind Solend. Simply put, the DApp allows users to borrow and lend. The platform also functions as a bridge and a DEX. SpringSui, a liquid staking platform for SUI, is also an integral part of the ecosystem. It offers instant unstaking to circumvent depegging risks.
6. DeepBook
DeepBook is a decentralized central limit order book (CLOB). It uses Sui’s parallel processing and low transaction costs to provide a low-latency exchange on-chain. DeepBook does not provide a frontend interface for token trading. However, it does includes built-in trading capability that allows token trades from decentralized exchanges, wallets, and other apps.
Sui DApps compared
| Type | Launched | Token | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turbos | DeFi | 2022 | TURBOS |
| Wave | Infrastructure | 2024 | WAVE, WEWE, & OCEAN |
| Cetus | DeFi | 2023 | CETUS & xCETUS |
| FanTV | Social | 2024 on Sui | FAN |
| Suilend | DeFi | 2024 | SEND |
| DeepBook | DeFi | 2023 | DEEP |
Many of the decentralized applications that make up the SUI ecosystem are DeFi protocols. However, there are a few that stray from the norm. Due to SUI being relatively new compared to most other prominent blockchains, many of the projects on SUI are also relatively young. Therefore, many of the projects may not have been “battle-tested” or may not have long-term viability.
Note: Unlike most of the DApps on the list, DeepBook is a centralized ledger order book (CLOB). It is a public good built into Sui and available for other protocols to use. Therefore, much of its usage may stem from DApps and not individual users per se, as there is no front end.
What is Sui?
Sui is a layer-1 blockchain that became popular in part due to its close association with the now-defunct Libra/Diem (Meta) project. Some of the Meta (formerly Facebook) employees who worked on Libra moved on to create Mysten Labs, the research and development company behind Sui.
Some have described Sui and Aptos as sister blockchains, given that:
- Many of the staff of both protocols worked at Meta.
- Both have similar architectures.
- Sui and Aptos used the MOVE programming language, which was developed for Libra.
Although they share common origins, Sui launched about half a year after Aptos in May 2023. It sets itself apart from other layer-1 blockchains in that it supports ownable objects, which you can use to create smart contracts, tokens, and any other blockchain native assets.
It also differs in how it sets fees dynamically in a way that is more predictable for end users. Storage fees are priced separately and increase over time as the network grows.
Sui is a proof-of-stake blockchain. Users can delegate their stake to validators to earn rewards. The native cryptocurrency of the Sui blockchain is SUI.
The coin serves powers various apps within the Sui ecosystem, supporting gas fee payments and governance.
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Exercise caution with nascent markets
Sui is still a young ecosystem and has much room to grow. While the aforementioned list of most popular Sui DApps outlines the most used applications, this does noes not directly translate to widespread adoption. Every nascent market has inherent risks. This is especially true with blockchains, as the technology tends to be experimental and immutable — a risky combination. Always do your own research and never risk more capital than you can comfortably afford to lose.
Disclaimer: This article is written for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.
Sponsored SponsoredFrequently asked questions
Sui is a layer-1 blockchain that was created by some of the developers that worked on the Libra/Diem project by Meta (formerly Facebook). It is proof-of-stake (PoS) and offers ultra fast block times and low fees. It uses the Move programming language, which was developed at Meta.
The most popular Sui DApp is likely DeepBook, as it has the highest transaction volume. However, it does not have a front end and is primarily used as a trading engine for other protocols. The most popular DApps for individual users likely fluctuates with time.
Sui DApps are relatively new and users should exercise caution. Most blockchain developers prioritize safety when building applications. However, mistakes can happen, so you should not risk more than you can afford to lose.
