Sui Mainnet Stall on January 14, 2026 Freezes dApp Activity While Price Holds Steady

On January 14, 2026, the Sui mainnet experienced a network stall that interrupted checkpoint validation and froze transactions for dApps such as Slush and SuiScan. The core team reported that funds remained secure and was working on a fix, while SUI traded around $1.84 with a market cap near $6.97 billion and limited price impact despite a sharp rise in 24-hour volume.