Sui is a highly scalable, low-latency Layer-1 blockchain developed by Mysten Labs. The SUI Token Community Access Program (CAP) was a one-time initiative launched to reward early community members and contributors ahead of the mainnet launch. Instead of a broad airdrop, the Sui Foundation allocated roughly 594,000,000 SUI (approximately 6% of the total supply) for retrospective grants and discounted token sales. Eligible Discord supporters could purchase up to 1,500 SUI at a discounted rate of $0.03 during the Recognition Sale, while public participants joined the General Sale at $0.10. The program successfully concluded alongside the Sui mainnet launch on May 3, 2023.
The SUI Token Community Access Program was structured into three distinct segments designed to decentralize the token distribution ahead of the mainnet launch on May 3, 2023. A total allocation of 594,000,000 SUI was designated for the program, which represented approximately 6% of the 10 billion SUI total supply, as outlined in the official blog.
The primary avenue for early supporters was the Recognition Sale, which allowed whitelisted users who had joined the official Sui Discord before February 1, 2023, to purchase up to 1,500 SUI at a discounted price of $0.03. Users were required to verify their Discord accounts via a dedicated portal and register with partner exchanges. Additionally, the General Sale offered public access to tokens at $0.10 per SUI, capped at 10,000 SUI per user on select trading platforms.
Beyond token sales, the Sui Foundation distributed Retrospective Awards to key contributors, including node operators, moderators, and winners of pre-mainnet events like the Capy Holidays contest. These targeted grants were distributed directly to eligible participants and were subject to specific lockup periods post-mainnet, distinguishing them from the immediate unlock sales.
Verify your historical eligibility by ensuring you joined the official Discord before February 1, 2023.
Access the verification portal to link your Discord account and fill out the residency form.
Create an account and complete KYC verification on a supported partner exchange such as OKX.
Wait for direct outreach from the exchange to complete your Recognition Sale purchase of up to 1,500 SUI at $0.03.
Claim your tokens or participate in the General Sale during the mainnet launch on May 3, 2023.