Sei 'Explores' Buying 23andMe to Put Genetic Data on Blockchain
Because who wouldn’t want their DNA permanently stored on a public ledger? In a move that sounds like a dystopian sci-fi plot twist, the Sei Foundation is reportedly looking to acquire bankrupt genetics company 23andMe to, you know, decentralize human existence. Forget meme coins—now you can trade your ancestry on-chain!
The Plan: Because Nothing is Sacred Anymore
Sei’s masterstroke? Buy 23andMe, scoop up its 15 million users’ genetic data, and slap it onto the blockchain like it’s just another DeFi protocol. The pitch is simple: instead of letting some greedy corporation own your genetic data, why not let everyone have access to it forever? What could possibly go wrong?
A National Security Play? Or Just a Flex?
Sei insists this is about national security—because nothing screams "security" like uploading your genetic blueprint onto a system designed to be immutable and publicly accessible. Sure, 23andMe has had data breaches, but hey, at least those leaks weren’t recorded permanently for all eternity. Sei, however, sees blockchain as the ultimate security measure—because hackers totally respect decentralization.
User Control and Monetization: Turning Your DNA into an NFT
If this deal goes through, Sei promises you’ll own your DNA like never before. Want to sell your genetic code to Big Pharma? License out your rare alleles to the highest bidder? Stake your DNA in a liquidity pool for yield farming? The possibilities are endless! Because what is personal identity if not just another asset class waiting to be tokenized?
Market Reaction: Investors Briefly Excited, Then Confused
The SEI token saw a 3% jump after the announcement before investors took a second to process what they just read. "Wait... they want to blockchain my chromosomes?" seemed to be the collective thought, leading to an immediate market cooldown. Even by crypto standards, turning human genetic data into a Web3 asset might be pushing the envelope.
The Future: Bold Innovation or Bioethical Disaster?
Sei’s grand vision could be revolutionary—or it could be the opening act of a Black Mirror episode. While blockchain offers a unique way to decentralize data ownership, it’s unclear whether anyone actually wants their DNA stored next to a collection of pixelated penguins. One thing’s for sure: the crypto world never fails to find new ways to make people deeply uncomfortable.