Sui Set for 100x Infrastructure Boost: Will Walrus Ride the Wave?

Sui’s "Shitnet" Label Might Be Outdated Soon

Sui hasn’t always had the best reputation—often jokingly dubbed a “Shitnet” due to slow adoption and underwhelming DeFi traction. But things may be about to change.

Recent reports and insider chatter suggest that Sui is preparing a series of infrastructure upgrades that could make it up to 100x faster. While details remain scarce, early signals point to improvements in:

On-chain compute efficiencyTransaction finality speedData availability infrastructureDePIN and modular compatibility

If successful, this would transform Sui from a struggling L1 into one of the most efficient infrastructure-first blockchains in the space.

Walrus Could Be the Secret Ingredient

One of the most interesting angles? The possible role of Walrus (WAL) in Sui’s infra evolution.

Walrus is building a decentralized compute and storage layer tailored for chains that need scalability without centralization. It aligns perfectly with what Sui seems to be targeting—especially in:

GPU-level computationDePIN integration (storage, compute, sensors)Long-term ecosystem support

A Walrus–Sui integration could create a high-speed, modular network ready to host DeFi, AI, gaming, and real-world asset dApps at scale.

What’s at Stake?

If the upgrades deliver as promised:

Sui could shift the narrative and attract serious developer attentionWalrus might benefit from an inflow of projects using its infrastructurePerformance bottlenecks currently holding Sui back may disappear

It’s rare that a "bad rep" L1 gets a second chance—but with Walrus and DePIN momentum building, Sui might become a surprise leader in 2025’s infrastructure race.