Sei Development Foundation partners with Bhutan's Sovereign Wealth Fund Druk Holding to deploy Sei Validation Node

BlockBeats News, January 21st, Sei Development Foundation announced today that it has partnered with Bhutan's main sovereign wealth fund, Druk Holding and Investments Ltd (DHI), to deploy and operate a Sei validation node in the country. The plan is led by DHI's InnoTech department, and the validation node is expected to go live in the first quarter of 2026.

This partnership will significantly enhance Bhutan's blockchain infrastructure capabilities, paving the way for data monetization, scientific progress, and fintech. The collaboration also creates opportunities to explore asset tokenization and deploy innovative economic incentive mechanisms in the country. This partnership is one of the outcomes of Bhutan's ongoing efforts to advance its digital transformation agenda.

The project is partially supported by Sapien Capital, an investment firm focused on accelerating Sei's on-chain scientific and innovative development.