Live from Proof of Talk in Paris - Day 1

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  June 02, 2026 at 14:30  |  27:37  |  The Block
Speakers
Evan Cheng — Head of Blockchain, Meta

Summary

In this interview from Proof of Talk in Paris, Evan Cheng, CEO of Mysten Labs, discusses the recent Sui network outage, its root cause, and the importance of resilience. He highlights upcoming features like gasless and confidential transactions, arguing that Sui's composable design sets it apart from other blockchains. Cheng also reflects on the Libra-era alumni building in the space and the inevitability of stablecoin adoption for cross-border payments.

  • Evan Cheng addresses the recent Sui network outage and lessons learned.
  • Gasless transactions aim to simplify user and developer experience.
  • Confidential transactions are being built as composable building blocks.
  • Cheng believes it's too early to declare winners among blockchains.
  • Stablecoins could revolutionize internal corporate treasury transfers.
  • The conversation highlights the ongoing development of Sui's technology stack.
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