It's nice seeing a lot of @SeiNetwork updates on the timeline with many people out there now bullish on SEI. Sei's GIGA upgrade promises blazing-fast throughput and parallel execution which is becoming evident as the days go by —but it wouldn’t be possible without SIP-3, the quiet foundation beneath it all. SIP-3 is Sei’s shift to an EVM-only chain, sunsetting CosmWasm and Cosmos-native transactions to unify its architecture. __________________ Why was this proposed? Because dual runtimes = complexity. EVM-only = speed, simplicity, and scale. Here's why it matters: • GIGA introduces Autobahn consensus, async + parallel execution, and SeiDB. • But those optimizations need a clean, streamlined execution layer. • SIP-3 clears that path by making everything—from staking to governance—EVM-native via precompiles. • That means builders get full EVM compatibility + supercharged speed, without Cosmos friction. SIP-3 is already live (Phase 1), with full deprecation of legacy systems on the horizon. _____________________ Here's a breakdown of the Phases: ●Phase 1 – EVM Pointer Creation - Establishes links (“pointers”) for existing CosmWasm and Cosmos assets to be accessible via EVM accounts. - Ensures assets aren’t locked out during the transition. ●Phase 2 – Deprecation of New CosmWasm & IBC Inbound - Freezes deployment of new CosmWasm contracts. - Disables inbound IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication) for Cosmos-style tokens. ●Phase 3 – Full Removal of Legacy Support - Disables execution of existing CosmWasm contracts. - Removes support for native Cosmos transactions and non‑EVM addresses. _____________ Where things stand now: • Formal approval happened earlier this month. • Implementation (phased removal of CosmWasm and native Cosmos transactions) is underway. • Further detailed timelines and technical checkpoints are expected to be published soon, guiding validators, builders, and users on the next steps. SIP-3 is the architectural refactor that makes GIGA possible. GIGA brings the speed—and SIP-3 brings the foundation. Together, they’re turning Sei into the fastest, most usable EVM chain in the game and it's becoming evident in price.