The Sei Network is experiencing a surge in institutional interest, driven by growing DeFi and real-world asset (RWA) integration. With a significant $10B+ DEX volume and SEC-filing activity, institutions like BlackRock, Apollo, Hamilton Lane, and others are actively tokenizing assets on the network. This level of traditional finance involvement signals Sei’s legitimacy as a settlement infrastructure for global real-world assets. 2025 saw key milestones, including new ETFs with SEI exposure launching during the U.S. government shutdown, Binance supporting upgrades that enhance long-term stability, and Hamilton Lane tokenizing a nearly $1 trillion fund on Sei. This demonstrates Sei’s ability to handle complex transactions, further solidifying its position as a leading platform for integrating DeFi and RWA.