Thompson highlighted SUI’s success in 2024, noting a Total Value Locked of 1.75 billion USD in DeFi and an impressive DEX volume of 35 billion USD. They aim for aggressive expansion in 2025, particularly through the launch of SuiPlay0X1, their first blockchain gaming console.

Emphasizing Korea’s role, Thompson stated the market’s educated retail and developer communities drive crypto interest. He also compared Korea’s potential with regions like the UAE and Vietnam that are fostering Web3 development and highlighted lessons learned from Meta’s Libra project amid evolving regulations.