The Roundup: Week of September 29, 2025
From ETFs and $15M in tokenized private credit, to iconic IPs and infrastructure proving itself at scale—Sei is becoming the preferred settlement layer for digital asset markets, and it's taking shape fast. Here's what happened this week.

From ETFs and $15M in tokenized private credit, to iconic IPs and infrastructure proving itself at scale—Sei is becoming the preferred settlement layer for digital asset markets, and it's taking shape fast. Here's what happened this week.
REXShares and Osprey Funds Filed a Form N-1A with the SEC for a Staked SEI ETF
BREAKING: @REXShares and @OspreyFunds have filed a Form N-1A with the SEC for a staked SEI ETF.
— Sei (@SeiNetwork) October 3, 2025
The filing is part of the ETF Opportunities Trust, which also includes LINK, SUI, and HYPE — a basket of core digital asset infrastructure ETFs. pic.twitter.com/1pxRH0GMyW
REXShares and Osprey Funds have filed Form N-1A with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a staked SEI exchange-traded fund as part of the ETF Opportunities Trust. The filing includes proposed ETFs for core digital asset infrastructure like SEI, LINK, SUI, and HYPE.
This development positions Sei within a curated group of blockchain networks recognized for their infrastructure capabilities. The filing reflects the maturation of Sei's ecosystem and validates the network's role as core digital asset infrastructure through a formal regulated framework alongside other leading blockchain platforms.
$15M in Private Credit from the Securitize Apollo ACRED Fund Went Live
The Securitize Tokenized Apollo Diversified Credit Fund ACRED on @SeiNetwork is now live on @RWA_xyz.
— Securitize (@Securitize) September 26, 2025
Private credit on Sei is going global, with $15M launched on day one.
Multichain via @wormhole, with daily NAV by @redstone_defi pic.twitter.com/1xEiiYTl5g
The Securitize Tokenized Apollo Diversified Credit Fund (ACRED) is now live on Sei Network, marking a powerful debut with $15 million in private credit launched on day one on Sei Network, with multichain connectivity via Wormhole and daily net asset value pricing powered by Redstone. This integration validates Sei's positioning as the preferred institutional-grade settlement layer for RWAs, taking private credit global through seamless cross-chain interoperability.
Kindred AI is Bringing 25+ Iconic IPs to Sei as Persistent, Monetizable AI Companions
Kindred 🤝 @SeiNetwork
— Kindred Labs (@Kindred_AI) September 30, 2025
We’re proud to partner with Sei to unlock the next chapter of onchain AI.
25+ iconic IPs from Teletubbies to Astroboy will come alive as persistent AI companions on Sei, combining culture, community and technology like never before.
Powered by Sei’s… pic.twitter.com/FRYK46kz4l
Kindred AI announced plans to bring over 25 iconic intellectual properties to Sei Network as persistent, monetizable AI companions, creating a new category of interactive digital experiences. This integration leverages Sei's high-performance infrastructure to enable real-time AI interactions that can be monetized and traded onchain, combining entertainment, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology.
The partnership demonstrates Sei's versatility beyond traditional DeFi and gaming applications, positioning the network as infrastructure for next-generation AI-powered experiences. With Sei's sub-second finality and parallel execution, Kindred AI can deliver responsive, scalable AI companion experiences while maintaining the onchain composability needed for the exchange of these iconic IP-based digital assets.
Gaming On Sei Has Surged 600% Over the Past Year, Demonstrating Sei's Ability to Perform at Scale
Gaming on Sei has surged 600% over the past year — making it the #1 gaming chain by a wide margin.
— Sei (@SeiNetwork) October 1, 2025
And gaming is a powerful proxy for global-scale finance.
Microtransactions are the ultimate stress test for high-throughput, low-latency infrastructure — the same demands made by… pic.twitter.com/G3l32wzXSy
The Sei gaming ecosystem has experienced explosive growth with a 600% surge over the past year, proving Sei's technical capabilities can support high-volume, real-world usage at scale—essential for smooth gaming experiences that require fast, reliable transactions.
The growth trajectory demonstrates that Sei's infrastructure advantages translate into real ecosystem adoption, with developers and users choosing the network specifically for its performance characteristics. Gaming moves faster on Sei.
Sapien Capital Named Dr. Alex Cahana as Venture Partner to Oversee the $65M Open Science Fund I
Sapien Capital, the DeSci investment arm of the Sei Foundation, has appointed Dr. Alex Cahana as a Venture Partner.
— Sei Development Foundation (@Sei_FND) October 2, 2025
He joins Sapien Capital to help deliver on the goals of the $65M Open Science Fund 1 — advancing open, global science on Sei.
Dr. Cahana is a UN blockchain &… pic.twitter.com/437ODZWvlH
Sapien Capital has appointed Dr. Alex Cahana as Venture Partner to oversee the $65 million Open Science Fund I, bringing significant medical and scientific expertise to Sei's growing Decentralized Science (DeSci) ecosystem. Dr. Cahana's leadership will guide investment decisions and strategic direction for one of the largest dedicated DeSci funds, positioning Sei at the forefront of blockchain-enabled scientific innovation.
With Dr. Cahana's guidance and the substantial capital backing, the Open Science Fund I will support projects that leverage Sei's infrastructure to revolutionize how scientific research is funded, conducted, and shared globally. DeSci Moves Faster on Sei.
This appointment comes at a time where there is renewed attention on DeSci on Sei. The Global Head of DeSci at the Sei Development Foundation, Eleanor Davies, recently presented at the United Nations General Assembly 80, where DeSci on Sei was showcased as a pathway to achieving sustainable development goals by 2030.
OneKey Launched Full Support for Sei with Their Secure Cold Wallet
More and more users are actively sending, receiving, and staking assets on Sei (@SeiNetwork), a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain built for speed and scalability. Now, with OneKey Wallet, you can easily and securely interact with the Sei network.
— OneKey (@OneKeyHQ) October 1, 2025
In this video, we’ll walk you… pic.twitter.com/klzjX2Dpbg
OneKey has launched comprehensive support for Sei Network across their secure cold wallet hardware devices. The integration gives Sei users access to one of the market's leading hardware wallet solutions, combining offline private key storage with seamless transaction signing for onchain activities.
This partnership strengthens the ecosystem’s security infrastructure by offering users a trusted cold storage option for users managing significant holdings. OneKey's decision to prioritize full native integration validates Sei's emergence as an essential digital asset infrastructure.
BOB Brought 1-Click BTC wBTC.OFT Transfers to Sei
BOB and @LayerZero_Core bring 1-click BTC ↔ wBTC.OFT transfers to @SeiNetwork
— BOB (@build_on_bob) October 1, 2025
> Users bridge securely to and from Bitcoin in a single transaction.
> Apps can integrate the BOB Gateway SDK for 1-click access to native BTC’s vast liquidity.
Learn more: https://t.co/M83DGhhu4d pic.twitter.com/gvolSOkRrB
BOB (Build on Bitcoin) has integrated 1-click wBTC.OFT transfers to Sei Network, simplifying Bitcoin liquidity access for Sei users and protocols. This seamless bridge solution enables Bitcoin holders to move wrapped BTC to Sei with minimal friction, unlocking numerous use cases on Sei's high-performance infrastructure.
The integration addresses a critical need: easy, secure Bitcoin bridging that doesn't sacrifice user experience. By enabling one-click transfers, BOB and Sei are making it significantly easier for Bitcoin holders to participate in Sei's growing ecosystem while maintaining exposure to BTC.
Solo Survivor Went Live on Sei Mainnet, Bringing Survivor Instinct and Reflexes to the Fastest Layer 1
https://x.com/seisurvivorgg/status/1973387474874609860
Solo Survivor officially launched on Sei Mainnet, bringing fast-paced survival gameplay that tests players' instincts and reflexes to blockchain gaming. The game leverages Sei's technical advantages to deliver responsive, real-time gameplay that traditional blockchain infrastructure struggles to support.
Idle Glory Broke Into the Top-5 Global Blockchain Games for 24h Activity, Becoming the Highest-Ranked Game on Sei
🚀 Great news to kick off the week!
— IDLE Glory | Game On SEI (@idle_gIory) September 29, 2025
IDLE Glory has officially entered the Top 5 Global Blockchain Games, and it’s the highest-ranked exclusive game on SEI in the past 24h 🎉
🔥 Once again proving the strength of our community and the addictive gameplay.
👉 Let’s keep pushing IDLE… pic.twitter.com/WYiOBf2dri
Idle Glory achieved a major milestone by breaking into the top-5 global blockchain games ranked by 24-hour activity, simultaneously becoming the highest-ranked game on Sei Network. This achievement demonstrates both the game's strong player engagement and Sei's capability to support top-tier gaming applications that compete with titles across all blockchain ecosystems.
Gaming On Sei is Relentlessly Expanding IRL, Reinforcing Sei’s Role in Web3 Gaming at Token2049
Thanks @ABGAasia for having me!
— ProAboveMe ($/acc) (@ProAboveMe) September 30, 2025
It might not be easy to fundraise for gaming but there's always other means to create a healthy & sustainable revenue stream.
Providing developer's with right insights & framework is what set us apart with the other when it comes to success! pic.twitter.com/fT2Oe5b23N
The GamingOnSei initiative continued to tout the real-world expansion of Sei’s gaming ecosystem at Token2049, with ProAboveMe and ChocoYining from the Sei Development Foundation speaking to the growing dominance of the Sei as the settlement layer for Web3 gaming. The presence at Token2049—one of the industry's premier conferences—demonstrates SDF's commitment to building relationships, showcasing gaming successes, and supporting the Sei gaming ecosystem.
Markets Move Faster on Sei. ($/acc)
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