What is Sei? The Blockchain Built for DeFi

Sei is making waves in the blockchain space as a layer-1 network designed specifically for decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. With its focus on speed, scalability, and security, Sei aims to revolutionize the DeFi landscape and provide developers with a robust platform for building cutting-edge financial applications.

What Sets Sei Apart?

At its core, Sei is built to address the limitations of existing blockchain networks when it comes to DeFi. Here are some key features that make Sei stand out:

1. Optimized for DeFi
Unlike general-purpose blockchains, Sei is tailored specifically for financial applications. This specialization allows for optimizations that significantly improve performance and user experience for DeFi protocols.

2. Blazing Fast Speed
Sei boasts impressive transaction speeds, with block times as low as 600 milliseconds. This rapid finality is crucial for DeFi applications, especially those involving high-frequency trading or real-time price updates.

3. Parallel Execution Engine
One of Sei's most innovative features is its parallel execution engine. This allows the network to process multiple transactions simultaneously, greatly enhancing throughput and efficiency.

4. Built-in Orderbook
Sei comes with a native, on-chain orderbook. This feature is a game-changer for decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and other trading platforms, enabling faster and more efficient order matching.

Why Sei Matters for Developers

For developers looking to build DeFi applications, Sei offers several compelling advantages:

• Enhanced Performance: The speed and efficiency of Sei translate to better user experiences for DeFi apps.
• Specialized Tools: With features like the built-in orderbook, developers can create sophisticated trading platforms more easily.
• Growing Ecosystem: As Sei gains traction, developers can tap into an expanding network of users and protocols.

Getting Started with Sei on thirdweb

At thirdweb, we're excited about the potential of Sei and are working to support developers building on this innovative platform. While we're still in the process of fully integrating Sei, we encourage developers to explore our existing tools and resources for other chains, which can provide valuable insights for future Sei development.

thirdweb's full-stack web3 development kit makes it easy to build on Sei:

✦ Frontend: Client-side SDKs to connect users to web3
✦ Backend: Scalable contract APIs backed by secure wallets
✦ Onchain: Pre-built & extendable contracts
✦ Gaming SDKs: Unity, Unreal Engine, and Mobile (React Native)