According to @EmberCN, SeiNetwork announced that Binance has joined the Sei validator set, adding a high-profile node to the network, source: @SeiNetwork on X; @EmberCN on X. According to @EmberCN, Binance historically runs relatively few validator nodes across networks (noting Polygon, IOTA, and MANTRA), so opting into Sei is a selective signal that can serve as an endorsement and ease future onboarding of major projects and validators, source: @EmberCN on X. According to @EmberCN, Sei already counts influential infrastructure partners such as Circle (USDC issuer) and MetaMask, and Binance’s participation further strengthens perceived security and industry influence that can shape SEI market perception and trading focus on network adoption, source: @EmberCN on X.

According to @jayantramanand, the network is consolidating for credible neutrality by reducing Association-run validators from 5 to 2. Source: @jayantramanand. The network has introduced commission rates to ensure external validators are more competitive for delegations. Source: @jayantramanand. Binance has been added to the active validator set after the set size was increased to accommodate this change. Source: @jayantramanand. Inveniam has announced its validator and is expected to enter the active set shortly. Source: @jayantramanand.