Peter Smith
⬤ SEI has secured the position as the cheapest blockchain in 2025 by a significant margin. Data from Artemis reveals SEI's average transaction fee sits at just $0.0004—making it the most affordable chain overall, not just among EVM-compatible networks. While Ethereum and Bitcoin charge several dollars per transaction, SEI's fees are thousands of times lower.
⬤ Ultra-low fees could reshape the competitive landscape this year. As users and developers gravitate toward cheaper platforms, high-fee networks may see declining activity and validator revenue. However, chains with microscopic fees face their own challenges—mainly around maintaining network security and economic incentives long-term. Transaction costs have become a critical factor in blockchain adoption.
⬤ The numbers tell the story: SEI is 10x cheaper than Sui (roughly $0.004 per transaction) and 100x cheaper than Solana (around $0.04), with networks like BNB, AVAX, BTC, and ETH charging even more. This makes SEI particularly appealing for apps requiring large-scale microtransactions or high-frequency operations.
⬤ As developers plan their infrastructure for the year ahead, SEI's pricing could influence where new projects build. Whether this represents a sustainable breakthrough or simply market pressure forcing competitors to adapt remains to be seen. Either way, the data is clear: SEI currently leads the race for low-cost execution and is reshaping pricing expectations across crypto.
Peter Smith
