Network Outage Halts dApps and Transactions
The Sui mainnet encountered a network stall on January 14, 2026, disrupting applications like Slush and SuiScan, with the core team actively working on a resolution.
This incident underscores ongoing challenges for blockchain infrastructure, impacting Sui token transactions without affecting its price, as the core team swiftly addresses the technical issue.
Mainnet Stall Freezes Transactions, Team Addresses Issues
Sui mainnet's stall on January 14, 2026, halted new checkpoint validations, impacting dApps such as Slush and SuiScan. The Sui core team promptly addressed the situation, confirming ongoing efforts to fix the outage as updates became available. Official SuiNetwork channels documented these actions, stating: "Sui Mainnet is currently experiencing a network stall, and the Sui Core team is actively working on a solution. Be aware that dApps such as Slush or SuiScan may not be available, and transactions may be slow or temporarily unable to process at this time. Updates will be shared as..."
Transactions on the network have slowed or temporarily halted, as the team continues to diagnose and resolve the issue. According to statements, affected applications may face delays, though funds are secure, and no critical risks are identified at this time.
Responses to the outage include comments from Sui stakeholders like Reset, who cited a validator consensus issue.
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Price Stability Amid Network Disruption Shows Resilience
Sui faced a similar halt on November 21, 2024, which was resolved within 2.5 hours, showcasing the team's quick response capability to network issues.
According to market data, Sui's current price stands at $1.84 with a market cap of $6.97 billion. The 24-hour trading volume surged by 79.10% to $1.38 billion, while the price saw a slight 0.37% increase. Historical price fluctuations include a 27.91% decline over 90 days.
Research insights from Coincu team indicate potential for improved network resilience through technological upgrades, mitigating future disruptions. Continued technical refinement could enhance Sui's reliability and user confidence, while maintaining robust transaction processing and network security.