On November 21, the Sui blockchain experienced a significant outage, causing block production to halt for over an hour, leading to concerns within the community.
Technical Details of the Outage
On November 21 at 09:15 UTC, the Sui blockchain stopped producing blocks, resulting in network downtime for over an hour. Despite this, the official Sui Network website showed all systems operational, sparking confusion and frustration within the community.
Community Reaction and Solana Comparisons
Community members expressed dissatisfaction on social media, with some drawing parallels to similar incidents on the Solana blockchain. Crypto YouTuber Ajay Kashyap commented, “SUI blockchain is down. And they claimed to be a Solana Killer.” These comparisons reignited discussions about Sui's positioning as a competitor to Solana.
The Future of Sui Blockchain
Despite an 11% drop in SUI's value, it remains up 75% over the past month. Nonetheless, Sui blockchain remains under scrutiny until the reliability issue is resolved. The Sui Foundation has not provided an official comment on the incident yet.
The incident underscores the challenges newer blockchains face in achieving resilience, highlighting Ethereum's enduring relevance due to its reliability.
