Sei Targets Mid-2026 to Complete Transition to EVM-Only Chain

Published at 2026-01-17 16:00:06

Sei Network said it expects to complete its transition to a fully EVM-only chain by mid-2026, marking the first specific timeline since the community approved its departure from the Cosmos ecosystem. The announcement gives market participants a clearer runway for technical work, migration planning, and coordination with validators and bridge operators.

The change matters because full EVM compatibility can lower the onboarding friction for Ethereum developers, unlock existing tooling and smart-contract infrastructure, and potentially draw more DeFi activity and liquidity to SEI. While the roadmap is positive for broader interoperability and developer adoption, stakeholders will be watching implementation details and interoperability with legacy Cosmos tooling during the migration period.

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