🚀 Sei Network

Speed-First Layer 1 Blockchain Revolutionizing Crypto Infrastructure

In the ever-evolving world of crypto, speed, transparency, and trust aren’t just nice-to-haves—they’re essential. In Episode 535 of the Crypto 101 Podcast, host Bryce Paul welcomes Jayendra Jog, Co-Founder of Sei Network, to dive deep into how this emerging Layer 1 blockchain is transforming the way decentralized exchanges operate.

👨‍💻 From Robinhood to the Blockchain Fast Lane

Jayendra Jog’s crypto journey began long before Sei. He studied Computer Science at UCLA and later led engineering teams at Robinhood, notably during the infamous Gamestop short squeeze. Experiencing the fragility and opacity of centralized finance first-hand lit a fire in him—a desire to build a more transparent, decentralized future.

That vision led to the founding of Sei Network, a project born not from hype but from a real-world need to fix the infrastructure flaws plaguing today’s crypto market trends.

🔧 Why Build a New Layer 1 Blockchain?

Initially, Jay and his team set out to launch a decentralized exchange (DEX) using an order book model on Ethereum. But they quickly hit major limitations: Ethereum’s high gas fees, slow throughput, and scaling issues on even the most performant Layer 2s (like Optimism or Arbitrum) weren’t sufficient.

The solution? Build Sei from the ground up—a blockchain optimized for order execution and market efficiency. With a custom-built architecture, Sei delivers:

• Lightning-fast finality (~300ms)

• High throughput (~20,000 orders/sec)

• Twin Turbo consensus, a proof-of-stake protocol eliminating chain reorgs

• Order batching to fight spam and MEV (maximal extractable value) exploitation

• MEV redistribution, aligning incentives for validators and users alike

These innovations place Sei at the forefront of crypto infrastructure—designed not for general purposes, but specifically for the unique demands of trading.

🌐 Ecosystem Growth and Real-World Adoption

With over $120 million in funding dedicated to its ecosystem, Sei isn’t just talk. Projects like SushiSwap are building cross-margining exchanges on Sei, while rollups like Nitro (Solana VM) and Paddle (ZK rollup) show strong developer interest.

The strategic aim? Become the backbone for high-volume decentralized trading. Rather than fragmenting liquidity across multiple chains, Sei supports a consolidated liquidity vision where fast, scalable infrastructure powers crypto investment tips and institutional-grade DeFi tools.

🛡 Built for Trust, Security, and the Long-Term

Security isn’t sacrificed for speed. Sei’s Twin Turbo consensus ensures fast block finality with no reorgs—making it a dream for market makers and liquidity providers seeking stable execution. The blockchain’s order batching system and planned horizontal scalability further shield against spam and denial-of-service attacks. 

As regulations loom large over the crypto space, Sei is prepared. Jay acknowledges the foggy U.S. regulatory landscape but emphasizes transparency, compliance readiness, and the importance of engaging with regulators to legitimize Web3 globally.

💡 Inspired by Leaders, Driven by Mission

Jay credits Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin as a personal inspiration for his clarity of vision and technical integrity. Similarly, Sei is grounded in long-term thinking—not chasing trends but building resilient systems that will support the crypto market news cycles for years to come.

Whether you’re a developer, investor, or someone keeping up with the latest crypto news, this episode provides deep crypto insider insights into what it takes to design a blockchain from scratch—and why Sei Network may be the performance Layer 1 that the DeFi world has been waiting for.

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