SUI Network Founder: We Built What Ethereum and Solana Can't | E155

Kostas Chalkias, co-founded Sui after leaving Facebook's Libra - and named his son Kryptos. While other blockchains compete on speed, Sui built what nobody else prioritized: quantum-safe cryptography, AI-ready infrastructure, and blocks large enough for robots. Governments and developers are quietly choosing SUI over Ethereum and Solana. In this episode: Why Kostas left Facebook's Libra Quantum-safe cryptography and post-quantum threats Robot boxing, AI agents, and prediction markets Why institutions choose Sui over competitors Technical advantages nobody's talking about & much more! THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER 💡Go beyond the mic - subscribe to The Shift, my new weekly newsletter where I share the uncut stories, raw takes, and behind-the-scenes notes from When Shift Happens: https://www.kevinfollonier.com/crypto... ___________ PARTNERS 💰 Zashi is the easiest self-custody wallet for private transactions - send, receive, and spend Zcash (ZEC) without middlemen or surveillance, built by the team that launched Zcash in 2016. https://z.cash/ecosystem/zashi-wallet/ 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/ 🅿️ Paradex is building the future of open finance — an intuitive, permissionless trading platform giving users full control, ultra-low costs, fast execution, and access to global markets in one place. https://app.paradex.trade/wl/resilien... 💳 KAST lets you manage and spend stablecoins or crypto with a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Live in 100+ countries: https://go.kast.xyz/VqVO/SHIFT 🔓 Trezor offers the safest cold-storage wallets for crypto and true financial independence. Buy with 10% off (promo code in video): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=102... 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management manages $15B+ across 30+ crypto investment products — ETFs, index funds, alpha, staking, and more. https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧 Sui is a next-gen Layer 1 making digital asset ownership fast, private, and secure. https://sui.io/ 🧩 Story makes IP and real-world data programmable, enforceable, and monetizable. https://www.story.foundation ★ Forza!, Coinsilium’s Gibraltar-based Bitcoin treasury arm. Coinsilium trades on AQUIS (COIN) and OTCQB (CINGF). https://www.coinsilium.com/ 🔘 Mantle Network combines Ethereum-level security with low fees and fast transactions via its layer-2 tech. Stake ETH for mETH and join a transparent, community-governed ecosystem. Join the upcoming Mantle Hackathon: https://mantle.to/hackathon/a4t ___________ CONNECT WITH KOSTAS Twitter: https://x.com/kostascrypto Twitter: https://x.com/Mysten_Labs Website: https://t.co/EufSM90Sd9 FOLLOW WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram:   / kevinfollonier_   TikTok:   / kevinfollonier_   Linkedin:   / kevinfollonier   Website: https://kevinfollonier.com/ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. 0:00 Introduction 1:32 Please Subscribe 1:56 Going Outside 3:26 Time Difference In Dubai vs U.S 5:50 Why Kostas Doesn’t Sleep 8:09 Isn’t It Annoying To Change This 8 Year Habit 8:42 Did You Realize This Habit Wasn’t Healthy 9:20 The Biggest Algorithm Of Kostas’s Life 9:55 Payment Methods With Crypto Coming Faster Than We Think 11:50 Our Trusted Partners 12:26 Using Stable Coins Everywhere 12:59 What Is A Cryptographer Explained To Your Mom 15:18 How Secure Are WhatsApp Messages from Governments POVs 20:30 Can You Debunk The Bitcoin Worry Of Quantum Computing 26:59 Are You Aware Of Bitcoin Or Ethereum Developers Working On Quantum Safety 28:20 Most Companies Lack Strong Cryptography Teams 30:03 Do You See This Happening With Mysten, Growing To Big To Make Decisions Quickly 33:00 Our Valued Sponsors 34:08 Why Kostas Dedicated His Life To Mysten & Building The SUI Network 37:27 Something Others Don’t Yet Understand About The SUI Network 41:49 Something SUI Is Uniquely Bad At 43:46 What Is The One Big Breakthrough SUI Is Known For 50:34 - Our Esteemed Supporters 51:25 What Is SUI Doing At The Intersection Of AI, Crypto, And Robots 54:31 Why SUI Is Better Suited For Complex Technologies Than Other Blockchains 59:26 Closing Remarks - Most Passionate Founder