2026-01-14 11:29:37

I recently came across an in-depth analysis of high-performance blockchains, which was quite interesting. One phenomenon that is particularly worth noting: the competition among public chains is no longer about basic questions like "Do you support smart contracts?" The current battleground has shifted to who can offer faster interaction speeds and lower latency execution—this is where the real gap begins to widen.

Sei Network's recent launch of a parallel EVM solution seems to be an interesting attempt in this direction. Their approach is as follows: instead of queuing transactions for execution, it’s better to run transactions that can be processed in parallel simultaneously. Theoretically, this can significantly increase throughput. But there are many nuances involved.

From a technical standpoint, three core areas are key: parallel execution, consensus optimization, and state storage design. Regarding execution methods, conflict handling is crucial—what happens if two transactions access the same data? Some solutions choose to detect conflicts and roll back, while others predict dependencies in advance. Each trade-off involves different considerations of system complexity, performance, and stability. Moreover, different public chains have quite different choices, reflecting their unique understandings of their application scenarios.

Interestingly, this performance improvement ultimately needs to be validated through practical application. On-chain transaction frequency has increased, but stable performance must not be compromised. Long-term adoption rates are also important to observe. After all, high performance is just a prerequisite; whether it can truly support high-frequency financial scenarios like "on-chain Wall Street" is the real test.

Additionally, Germany has recently been pushing for the standardization of crypto taxation and regulation. On December 23, 2025, the Federal Law Gazette No. 352 officially published the "Regulation for Implementing EU Directive 2023/2226." From high-frequency trading on the technical side to tax system improvements on the regulatory side, it seems the entire industry is moving toward a more standardized and clearer direction. This is definitely a good thing for long-term development—clear rules lead to more stable market expectations, and institutional funds will be more willing to enter.

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MEVHunter

· 9h ago

Parallel EVM sounds good, but the real test is in the mempool—whether the conflict detection system can run smoothly and whether gas wars can be alleviated is the key. The clearer the rules are, the more institutions are willing to invest, which also means arbitrage opportunities become more transparent... In this game, timing is everything. If Sei can truly reduce latency, the combined strategies involving flash loans will need to be redesigned. Just thinking about it is exciting. The support for high-frequency scenarios still depends on practical data; theoretical throughput and actual stability often differ by an order of magnitude. That wave of regulation in Germany actually gave smart people an opportunity—before the rules are clear, whoever first understands the on-chain data will profit. Parallel execution sounds great, but how to handle state conflicts determines everything... This is most easily exploited by arbitrage bots. Institutional entry is a double-edged sword; as trading volume increases, the space for sandwich attacks becomes even larger. This is the real hunting ground. Miner pool relationships, oracle dependencies, arbitrage windows... now everything needs to be recalculated, and it feels like the track is about to be reshuffled.

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GamefiGreenie

· 9h ago

Parallel EVM sounds sexy, but can it really stay stable when running in practice? Feels like this setup is prone to failure... --- In high-frequency trading, it’s basically about whose conflict detection mechanism is less likely to fail, right? --- Germany is standardizing its tax system, and big institutions should really get involved. But what about retail investors... Clearer rules often mean more obvious cuts. --- Sei’s parallel processing seems to be betting on few trading conflicts, but what happens with dense operations? --- Instead of chasing throughput, it’s better to focus on solid stability. High-frequency financial scenarios aren’t that urgent, after all. --- On-chain Wall Street? Ha, we retail investors haven’t even experienced that yet... --- Looking at it this way, true competitiveness still lies in the application layer. No matter how advanced the technology, if no one uses it, it’s pointless. --- Germany’s regulators are coming. Is Europe really about to tighten up? Or is this just another prelude to cutting retail investors? --- The conflict handling in parallel execution varies so much across solutions. How annoying will compatibility issues be later? --- No matter how good the TPS improvements sound, gas fees are just a bluff. In the end, it’s the project teams making money.

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MetaverseHomeless

· 9h ago

Parallel execution sounds good, but I'm worried that it might be a different story once it's actually running... How long can Sei last?

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ImpermanentLossFan

· 9h ago

Parallel EVM sounds awesome, but can it run stably in real-world scenarios? That's the key. Sei's solution looks good, but how will it handle complex interactions in real-world scenarios? Germany's tax system has been implemented. Are institutions now willing to enter with large amounts? Let's see if it's good news or bad news based on the execution. It's all good in papers, but real trading is where the real money is. High performance is just the infrastructure; whether users stay is the real key. Whether Sei can truly outperform other public chains depends on user stickiness. Clarifying rules is indeed good for the long term, but in the short term, there will be a new round of competition. If the conflict resolution in parallel execution truly becomes stable... this round might really change the game. Sei's recent moves are quite interesting, but whether it succeeds depends on subsequent data. Once Germany's regulatory framework is in place, how will the flow of funds in Europe change?

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GasFeeVictim

· 10h ago

Haha, Sei's approach to parallel execution sounds good, but real-world testing is the true test... The biggest concern is the risk of rollback. I've been paying close attention to Germany's standardization efforts for a long time, and now they're finally taking action. This should give institutions more confidence to enter the market. High performance is just the entry ticket; whether it can produce real application scenarios is what really shows its value. How are transaction conflicts handled? It still feels like there are potential risks. Once standards are established, will they end up restricting innovation? I'm a bit worried. This is the true path of competition—it's much more meaningful than just having a higher TPS. But if stability is compromised, then being faster doesn't really matter... Whether Sei can withstand the pressure depends on the data at the end of the year.

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