Sei Network Attracts Institutional Investment Amid Tokenomics Overhaul and DeSci Push

Innovation networks like Sei Network are experiencing a surge of institutional interest. This shift is underscored by a historic investment from World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a firm associated with the family of former U.S. President Donald Trump. This investment comes at an opportune time as Sei Labs is undergoing a major reformation of its tokenomics model. They’re opening a $65 million grant-making fund focused on supporting decentralized science (DeSci) projects. Sei Network is swapping course in a big way. Through its visionary approach, it aspires to be a cooking pot for groundbreaking blockchain applications attracting tremendous interest from all investors – traditional and crypto-native.

Tokenomics Revamp and Network Upgrades

Unlike most crypto projects, in early 2025, Sei Labs released a transformational redesign of its tokenomics model. This initiative was an effort to create more sustainable and equitable incentive structures across the Sei Network. This revamp aimed to overcome initial backlash and streamline the network for future expansion and user adoption.

These changes are meant to encourage a more active, hands-on approach from validators, developers and users. Together, they will create a more powerful and slightly more decentralized ecosystem. Sei v2 extends the network’s power even further, allowing for the easy deployment of Ethereum-native smart contracts. This compatibility paves the way for an exciting universe of applications on Sei. It attracts developers who are already familiarized with the Ethereum ecosystem.

Sei Network sets itself apart through unmatched speed. Finality on Sei Network transactions takes less than 500 milliseconds. Sei’s low latency contributes to it being one of the fastest blockchains on the market. This level of speed is ideal for applications requiring fast transaction confirmation, such as decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and high-frequency trading platforms.

DeSci Grant Fund and Ecosystem Growth

On the nonprofit side, Sei Foundation, the nonprofit behind Sei Networks, has just announced a staggering $65 million grants fund. This fund is solely focused on supporting DeSci projects. This new initiative is just one example of Sei’s broader mission to promote innovation at the intersection of blockchain technology and scientific research. Projects funded by the grant fund have focused on using blockchain technology to store data securely. Most importantly, it furthers the cause of decentralized research collaboration and transparent funding mechanisms within the scientific community.

The network has experienced substantial growth from projects such as Seiyan DEX, PixelForge, and Arithmetica. Seiyan DEX is a decentralized exchange that runs on the Sei network. It takes advantage of the network's amazing speed and efficiency to provide a truly seamless trading experience. PixelForge, a free-to-play game in the metaverse, demonstrates Sei Network’s capacity to host more intricate, multi-layered, and interactive applications. With Arithmetica, a permissionless decentralized data protocol, we have a secure and tamper-proof basis to acquire, share, and manage data.

WLFI Investment and Strategic Acquisition Interest

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has deep ties to the family of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Earlier this month, the venture capital company announced an expansion of its strategic investment in Sei Network. WLFI's current SEI holdings have grown to nearly 6 million tokens, underscoring the firm's confidence in the network's potential. This investment into SEI speaks to the growing mainstream acceptance and institutional attractiveness of Sei Network as a great investment prospect.

Sei Network has been involved in exploring a purchase of 23andMe, a prominent consumer genetic testing company. The acquisition is not a done deal yet. That’s a big indicator of Sei Network’s overall ambition to break outside the conventional blockchain bubble and explore newer, more cutting-edge frontiers. This possible grab could change everything about how we store genetic data, share it and use that information. It’s a natural fit with the DeSci theme of the Sei Foundation’s grant program.