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Sui Appoints Christian Thompson to Lead Its Next Growth Phase
The Sui Foundation, the organization dedicated to the advancement and adoption of the flourishing Sui ecosystem, today appointed Christian Thompson as its new Managing Director. Thompson’s elevation to the Foundation’s most senior management position comes at the end of a landmark year that saw Sui emerge as a leading Layer 1 blockchain, known for its unmatched speed, scalability, and efficiency.
Thompson’s appointment marks a new chapter for the Foundation after a series of achievements in its first 18 months of Mainnet that include:
Surpassing $1.5B in Total Value Locked (TVL)
Entering the top 10 of all blockchains in weekly DEX volume
Natively launching two multi-billion dollar stablecoins in USDC and FDUSD
Onboarding institutional giants including Franklin Templeton, VanEck, and Grayscale
“Mainstream adoption of decentralized technology has never been more obtainable,” said Sui Foundation Board Member and CEO of Real Vision, Raoul Pal, “I believe Sui will be the entry point for the next billion crypto users. As Managing Director of the Sui Foundation, Christian will be able to bring that vision to life.”
In less than two years, due to its scalable and accessible design, Sui has grown into a top destination for millions of crypto users," said Thompson. "Now, we face a critical juncture—where billions more users can realize the benefits of Web3—and it’s my honor to help the Sui Foundation empower this next wave of builders. I look forward to engaging developers, growing the community, and showcasing Sui as the gateway to the world’s digital future.”