
Sei
Sei is a parallelized EVM layer-1 optimized for high-frequency trading apps.

What is Sei?
Sei is a layer-1 built around parallel transaction execution and an order-matching engine at the chain level, geared toward trading-heavy applications. Developers ship EVM contracts and tap native orderbook infrastructure, while users swap on DragonSwap, lend on Yei Finance, and explore activity through Seitrace. Block times sit around 400ms.
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