The Sui Network has experienced a meteoric rise since September 2024, but a recent security exploit cast a shadow on its momentum. The Cetus Protocol suffered a significant breach impacting $SUI and related projects. Despite this setback, analysts believe the network’s potential remains strong. This article explores the impact of the Cetus exploit on Sui’s ecosystem and examines whether it can achieve similar growth as Solana in 2025. Sui’s recent integration with Microsoft Fabric, a major win for blockchain gaming, adds further fuel to this narrative. Stability coins are playing a significant role in fueling the Network’s activity. The article delves into the stablecoin inflow and its impact on Sui’s DeFi ecosystem. Furthermore, it highlights key features like Remora and Pilotfish that contribute to Sui’s scalability. This exploration includes a look at projects within the Sui ecosystem such as Walrus Protocol and Deepbook. Finally, the article explores whether the current challenges could hinder the potential of Sui in the upcoming bull run.