ETH vs SUI: Ethereum vs Sui — 2026 Comparison
This page compares Ethereum (ETH) and Sui (SUI) using the DeFi Intel research dataset. Native asset of the Ethereum blockchain, used to pay gas fees and secure the network through proof-of-stake consensus. Launched in 2015 with smart contract support. Native asset of the Sui blockchain, an object-centric Move-based L1. Used for gas, staking, and governance with parallel execution capabilities. As of the last data review, ETH ranks #2 by approximate market capitalisation (≈$420B) and SUI ranks #22 (≈$5B).
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Ethereum (ETH) | Sui (SUI) |
|---|---|---|
| Market-cap rank | #2 | #22 |
| Approx market cap (USD) | $420B | $5B |
| Category | Layer 1 | Layer 1 |
| Chain(s) | Ethereum | Sui |
| Token standard | native | native |
| Launched | July 2015 | May 2023 |
| Consensus role | PoS | PoS |
| Issuer | Ethereum Foundation | Mysten Labs |
| Issuer type | Decentralized (no single issuer) | Decentralized (no single issuer) |
| Total supply | 120,500,000 | 10,000,000,000 |
| Circulating supply | 120,500,000 | 3,200,000,000 |
| Max supply | uncapped | 10,000,000,000 |
Ethereum (ETH) in brief
- Native asset of the Ethereum blockchain, used to pay gas fees and secure the network through proof-of-stake consensus. Launched in 2015 with smart contract support.
- Launched July 2015.
- Chain-native asset of Ethereum.
- No fixed max supply (uncapped).
- Issuer: Ethereum Foundation.
Full profile: Ethereum (ETH) token page.
Sui (SUI) in brief
- Native asset of the Sui blockchain, an object-centric Move-based L1. Used for gas, staking, and governance with parallel execution capabilities.
- Launched May 2023.
- Chain-native asset of Sui.
- Max supply: 10,000,000,000.
- Issuer: Mysten Labs.
Full profile: Sui (SUI) token page.
Key differences (data view)
- ETH is the larger asset by market capitalisation: rank #2 (≈$420B) versus rank #22 (≈$5B) for SUI.
- ETH is the older asset — launched in 2015, 8 years before SUI (2023).
- They live on different chains — ETH: Ethereum; SUI: Sui.
- SUI has a fixed max supply of 10,000,000,000; ETH has no supply cap.
- Both are classified as Layer 1 assets in the DeFi Intel dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, ETH or SUI?
Ethereum (ETH) is larger by market capitalisation: approximately $420B (rank #2) versus $5B (rank #22) for SUI, as of the last DeFi Intel data review.
When did Ethereum and Sui launch?
Ethereum launched in July 2015; Sui launched in May 2023.
Are ETH and SUI on the same chain?
No. ETH is on Ethereum, while SUI is on Sui.
Does SUI or ETH have a fixed supply?
Sui (SUI) has a fixed max supply of 10,000,000,000. Ethereum (ETH) has no fixed supply cap.
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Methodology & sources
Every figure on this page is drawn from the DeFi Intel token research dataset — the same data that powers the ETH and SUI token profiles. Market capitalisations and supply figures are approximate snapshots from the last dataset review, not live quotes. DeFi Intel publishes editorial research, not financial advice.