The Roundup: Week of January 19th, 2026

Sei Network crossed 5 billion transactions while reports show 214% YoY daily active address growth. This week’s roundup covers the launch of Chainlink’s 24/5 equities data streams, new prediction markets on Blits Trade, and research from Sei Labs on sharding and stablecoin policy.

Chainlink 24/5 U.S. Equities Data Streams Went Live, with Monaco Set to Be Among the First Venues to Integrate

Chainlink has officially deployed 24/5 U.S. Equities Data Streams, providing the high-frequency price feeds necessary for modern onchain finance. This integration allows platforms like Monaco seamless access to equity markets with the reliability and speed of the Sei Network.

Sei Network Crossed 5B Total Transactions as Daily Active Addresses Approach All-Time Highs

Activity on Sei Network passed a historic milestone by crossing 5 billion total transactions, driven by increased activity across the entire ecosystem. As the network scales, daily active addresses are rapidly approaching a new all-time high, confirming sustained user interest and network utility. This level of throughput reinforces the network's position as a leading destination for high-frequency onchain applications and global settlements.

Token Relations Reports 214% YoY DAU Growth on Sei with Surging Activity Across Yei, Takara, and Match

New data from Token Relations shows that Sei Network has achieved 214% year-over-year growth in daily active users, with momentum accelerating across the application layer. Protocols such as Yei Finance, Takara, and Match are seeing record levels of engagement as users take advantage of the networks high-throughput performance. This broad-based growth across multiple sectors demonstrates the depth and resilience of the Sei ecosystem.

Blits Trade Goes Live with Tap Trading, Introducing Price-Based Prediction Markets on Sei

Blit has officially deployed its Tap Trading prediction market on the Sei Network, adding to the growing roster of decentralized applications leveraging the blockchain's high-speed infrastructure. This integration provides users with expanded options for interacting with the ecosystem, further diversifying the suite of tools available for onchain participants.

Mysten Labs and Sei Labs Co-Authored "Sedna" — Research on Sharding that Addresses the Latency-Censorship Tradeoff

Sei Labs and Mysten Labs have co-authored a paper titled "Sedna," focusing on a novel approach to transaction sharding for high-throughput chains. This research addresses the persistent tradeoff between low latency and censorship resistance, providing a blueprint for blockchains to scale without compromising security. This collaboration highlights Sei's commitment to solving fundamental infrastructure challenges to power the next generation of global finance.

Sei Labs Explores How Stablecoin Adoption Extends U.S. Monetary Policy in a New Research Paper

Using Stablecoins Makes the Fed Your Bank

By Ben Marsh of Sei Labs Summary In the 20th century, the U.S. exported inflation and crises through trade, oil, and Treasury markets. In the 21st, it exports them through code. The rise of dollar backed stablecoins means that the same monetary system which prices U.S. mortgages, equities,

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A new research paper from Sei Labs examines the geopolitical impact of dollar-backed stablecoins, detailing how they serve as a digital vehicle for U.S. monetary policy. The analysis suggests that by using stablecoins, global participants are effectively connecting directly to the U.S. financial system, bypassing traditional intermediaries. This study underscores the strategic importance of stablecoin liquidity on Sei as a tool for international economic connectivity.

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