Binance Joins Sei Network as Validator to Strengthen Institutional-Grade, High-Throughput Layer-1 Blockchain
Binance has joined Sei Network as an official validator, bolstering security on the fastest Layer-1 blockchain. Managing $180 billion in assets for over 200 million users, Binance will record transactions, generate blocks and verify trades, and help shape the upcoming GIGA upgrade. Sei Network supports over 70 million wallets, processes 4.5 million daily transactions and reached a peak TVL of $680 million in July 2025. The network hosts tokenized funds from BlackRock, Brevan Howard, Hamilton Lane and Apollo, and integrates with Circle (USDC), MetaMask and Securitize. Binance’s entry signals growing institutional adoption and confidence in Sei’s low-latency, high-throughput design. SEI token price climbed 3% after the announcement.
Bullish
Binance’s move to become a validator on Sei Network is bullish for SEI. In the short term, the announcement triggered a 3% price jump, reflecting immediate market optimism. Looking ahead, Binance’s participation and support for the GIGA upgrade will strengthen network security and throughput. Institutional integrations with Circle, MetaMask and major asset managers highlight growing confidence. This increased adoption and enhanced infrastructure are likely to sustain positive momentum and long-term token value growth.