Bhutan to Run Sei Validator in Q1 Digital Expansion Plan

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Bhutan to Launch Sei Network Validator in Q1 Blockchain Push

Written by Aaron S.,

Editor-In-Chief

Last Updated: January 21, 2026

Key Takeaways

Bhutan will operate a Sei Network validator in early 2026 as part of its digital transformation initiative;
The project is a joint effort between the Sei Development Foundation and Druk Holding and Investments;
Future collaboration may include blockchain-based payment, tokenization, and digital identity projects.

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Bhutan to Launch Sei Network Validator in Q1 Blockchain Push

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Bhutan has announced plans to begin operating a Sei Network validator in the first quarter.

According to a press release published on January 20, the project is being carried out through a partnership between the Sei Development Foundation and Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), the country’s main sovereign wealth fund.

DHI’s technology division will oversee the setup and operation of the validator.

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Phuntsho Namgay, who heads DHI’s Innovation and Technology Department, said the organization intends to continue working with the Sei Development Foundation to explore additional blockchain-related opportunities aligned with Bhutan’s modernization goals.

Namgay stated, "This collaboration marks an exciting step toward strengthening Bhutan’s role in global blockchain innovation while unlocking new pathways for data valuation, scientific advancement, and financial technology".

Eleanor Davies, the Sei Development Foundation’s science and innovation lead, said the collaboration extends beyond validator deployment. She noted that future initiatives could focus on tokenization, digital payments, and identity systems.

She said, “Our collaboration is a significant investment in national blockchain adoption, further expands Sei’s global validator footprint, and will set the stage for us to partner on innovative projects like payments, tokenization, and personal identification into the future".

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