Wormhole Extends NTT Framework to Sui Network Boosting Cross-Chain Liquidity by 100%

Wormhole Foundation has extended its Native Token Transfer (NTT) framework to the Sui Network, a move aimed at enhancing cross-chain liquidity flows and fostering ecosystem growth. This integration is pivotal for Sui’s development, as it not only improves cross-chain liquidity but also attracts new participants to the ecosystem. The collaboration between Wormhole, Momentum, and OKX Wallet is focused on facilitating seamless cross-chain liquidity. The introduction of the NTT framework will allow the bridging of tokens like GateToken, MEXC Token, and Bonk into Sui. This integration is expected to result in a significant increase in Total Value Locked (TVL).

Dan Reecer, Co-founder of the Wormhole Foundation, emphasized the significance of this expansion, stating that it enables seamless cross-chain liquidity flows. This will strengthen Momentum’s market positioning by supporting new native assets and attracting additional liquidity. The partnership will seed the supported token pairs on Momentum, aiming to boost the protocol’s total value locked ahead of the network’s bridge launch in September. The Sui Network is set to observe a significant increase in TVL, as the integration strengthens its standing as a hub for cross-chain DeFi activities. Existing partners, including Momentum, are working on liquidity provisioning through strategic collaborations.

The adoption of the NTT mechanism builds upon previous experiences with entities such as Sky and Polygon, showcasing improved cross-chain functionalities that also enhance governance and staking opportunities. Observations indicate historical surges in TVL following similar integrations. The expansion of Wormhole’s NTT framework to the Sui Network is a strategic move that aligns with the broader trend of enhancing interoperability and functionality across different blockchain ecosystems. By facilitating seamless cross-chain liquidity flows, this collaboration is poised to strengthen the Sui network’s position in the decentralized finance landscape. The integration of Wormhole’s technology with Momentum and OKX Wallet represents a significant step forward in achieving greater interoperability and liquidity, benefiting users and developers alike.

Momentum, which launched in beta on March 31, 2025, has seen rapid growth, reaching an all-time high total value locked (TVL) of over $95 million within 10 weeks. The project recently secured a strategic round of funding at a $100 million valuation, led by OKX Ventures and with participation from the venture capital arms of Coinbase, Gate.io, KuCoin, and MEXC crypto exchanges. This funding round underscores the confidence in Momentum’s potential to drive innovation and liquidity in the decentralized finance space. The partnership between Momentum, Wormhole, and OKX Wallet is set to bring billions of dollars in cross-chain liquidity to the Sui blockchain. Momentum will leverage Wormhole’s NTT framework and OKX’s learn-to-earn platform, OKX Cryptopedia, to achieve this. The initial support for this initiative includes Gate Token (GT) and MEXC Token (MX), with plans to extend support to Solana memecoin Bonk (BONK) and other tokens in the future. OKX Cryptopedia, accessible via OKX Wallet, will feature a learn-to-earn program with a prize pool exceeding $1 million, spotlighting assets such as xSUI, a newly-launched liquid staking token, and xBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin (BTC) token on OKX.