Sui Mainnet Launches Gasless Stablecoin Transfers Without SUI Fees

The Sui blockchain network has launched a protocol-level feature enabling users to send stablecoins without paying transaction fees or holding its native SUI token. The upgrade, now live on the mainnet, is designed to simplify on-chain payments by removing a common barrier to adoption.

The feature allows peer-to-peer transfers of several supported stablecoins with zero gas fees. The initial list includes USDsui, SuiUSDe, AUSD, FDUSD, USDB, USDC, and USDY. This development addresses a persistent user experience challenge where, on most blockchains, individuals must acquire and manage a separate gas token to conduct transactions, even when using stablecoins.

Adeniyi Abiodun, co-founder and CPO of Mysten Labs, a primary contributor to Sui, stated that stablecoins are becoming integral to global finance but that existing infrastructure creates unnecessary complexity. He said the move aims to make digital dollar payments on-chain simple, predictable, and accessible. The technical upgrade is powered by the simultaneous launch of a new account-style balance system called Address Balances on the Sui Mainnet.

The institutional custody platform Fireblocks is among the first to support the...