Sei Development Foundation has named Jamie Finn, co-founder of Securitize and a seasoned fintech entrepreneur, as its new strategic advisor, reinforcing its push toward real-world asset (RWA) adoption on the Sei blockchain.
The foundation, which oversees the growth and development of Sei—a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain—announced the appointment on May 20, 2025.
“Jamie brings a rare combination of institutional credibility, deep technical insight, and hands-on experience building real-world asset platforms,” said Justin Barlow, executive director of the Sei Development Foundation.
Finn to Focus on Strategic Expansion and RWA Infrastructure
As strategic advisor, Finn will contribute to the foundation’s long-term growth strategy, with a focus on scaling tokenized assets on Sei’s blockchain infrastructure. His work will include supporting Sei’s entry into compliant, institutional-grade markets, and identifying partnership opportunities that advance RWA initiatives.
Jamie Finn has been a central figure in bridging traditional finance with blockchain, particularly through his role at Securitize, which built regulated platforms for tokenizing equity and debt.
“Sei’s performance and developer-first approach make it a compelling platform for tokenized RWA strategies that are scalable, compliant, and institutional-grade,” Finn stated.
“I’m excited to support the Sei Development Foundation in building the infrastructure needed to bridge capital, grow market access, and drive sustainable adoption of tokenized assets and beyond.”
Sei Giga Update Follows Key Leadership Move
Finn’s appointment comes just a day after Sei Labs unveiled the Sei Giga whitepaper on May 19, a major technical roadmap focused on improving network speed and scalability. According to the team, Giga will introduce the first multi-proposer EVM Layer 1 blockchain, marking a leap in Sei’s evolution.
Launched in 2023, the Sei mainnet has rapidly scaled to process billions in transaction volume, positioning itself as one of the fastest execution environments for decentralized finance.
The Giga upgrade promises to increase Sei’s performance by more than 50x, setting the stage for broader institutional and DeFi adoption.
At the time of reporting, Sei’s native token (SEI) was trading down 0.3% on the day and had shed over 16% in the past week, reflecting broader market volatility.
