Mysten Labs, the original contributor to the Sui blockchain, has partnered with Druk Holding and Investments Ltd. (DHI). Together, they tested a new way to run blockchain transactions without using the internet in Bhutan.
DHI’s Innotech Department led the project. The goal was simple. Find out if blockchain can still work in places with weak or no internet.
How the System Works
Bhutan was a perfect place to test this idea. The country has many mountains. These mountains block signals and cause internet problems, especially in remote areas. Instead of seeing this as a problem, the teams used it as a test case.
Mountains, drones, no internet, still onchain.
Bhutan’s DHI InnoTech + @Mysten_Labs built ByteCrane, a PoC that lets IoT devices send signed, tamper-proof data to Sui from fully offline environments.
Frontier engineering, tested in the Himalayas.
Learn more 👇… pic.twitter.com/FskVUYQygM
— Sui (@SuiNetwork) December 17, 2025
The teams tested a system called “sign offline, carry physically, verify on-chain.” First, sensors collected data like temperature and humidity. Next, the system signed the data offline, with no internet at all.
Then, drones carried the signed data to places with internet access. Finally, the network checked the data and recorded it on the Sui blockchain. This showed that blockchain can still work even when the internet is not available.
Why Sui Was the Right Choice for This
Sui is a fast Layer 1 blockchain built for real-world use. It confirms transactions in seconds and keeps fees low and predictable.
These features made Sui a good fit for the test. The team used small devices called ESP32 microcontrollers, running MicroSui, to sign and send data. This proved that Sui can work well with small, low-power devices.
Offline doesn’t mean unverifiable.
ByteCrane shows what happens when you design for reality, not perfect connectivity. Signed offline, relayed by drones, verified on Sui.
This is what resilient blockchain infrastructure actually looks like. https://t.co/D7tZtJpZMw
— MystenLabs.sui (@Mysten_Labs) December 17, 2025
Local Testing, Global Value
Phuntsho Namgay from DHI’s Innotech team said the project involved deep collaboration. It assembled both global experts and local engineers. He said solving local problems can also help people in other parts of the world.
Kostas Chalkias, Co-Founder of Mysten Labs, said blockchains must work everywhere. He explained that blockchain should still work in places with weak or no internet if it is truly global.
Bhutan is digitally forward, but its geography creates challenges. This pilot shows that blockchains like Sui can adapt to those conditions. As testing continues, this work shows blockchain’s role in supporting real-world use cases. Blockchain can help with tasks such as environmental tracking and data storage. The move is a strong step toward making blockchain more inclusive.
Why Sui Could Explode Further in 2026
The partnership with DHI is part of an ongoing growth momentum for Mysten Labs and the Sui Network. Lately, Sui has seen strong progress and could be set for a big 2026.
The SEC has approved the first-ever 2x leveraged SUI ETF, called TXXS. The product is now live on Nasdaq through 21Shares US. Interestingly, it marked Sui’s first step into public markets. It also gives investors a regulated way to gain amplified exposure to SUI.
The SEC has approved the first-ever 2x leveraged SUI ETF (TXXS), live on Nasdaq via @21shares_us.
A first for Sui in public markets – offering amplified, regulated exposure to SUI.
A new chapter for Sui investing begins. pic.twitter.com/y6h4gqMlnP
— Sui (@SuiNetwork) December 4, 2025
Sui is also expanding its Bitcoin reach. Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) is now cross-chain ready on Sui. BitGo, working with LayerZero, is bringing native WBTC to the network. This allows Bitcoin to move across ecosystems with simple gas fees and no wrappers. The result is clean, fast, and native BTC liquidity on Sui.
wBTC is now crosschain ready on Sui ⚡️@BitGo is bringing native WBTC to Sui through @LayerZero_Core, giving it instant movement across ecosystems with gas only fees and no wrappers.
Clean, fast, native BTC liquidity. pic.twitter.com/ijVZumU7ut
— Sui (@SuiNetwork) December 5, 2025
Interest from major institutions is also growing. Grayscale has filed an S-1 for a Sui Trust. The proposed trust aims to track the price of SUI, minus fees. It gives long-term investors an easier, regulated way to gain exposure without directly holding the token.
This move comes after 21Shares launched its SUI ETF. Together, these steps show growing demand for Sui-based investment products. 2026 could see an increase in the race to build on Sui.
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