2026-01-09 18:18:22

Here's what's really happening right now: Over 25 major consumer brands are moving onto blockchain infrastructure, and this isn't some niche experiment anymore—it's becoming mainstream reality.

Kindred AI is tackling one of Web3's biggest headaches: proving real user engagement at scale. By bringing household names directly onchain, they're basically removing the biggest excuse that's kept traditional brands away from crypto. No more speculation about actual adoption. No more empty promises.

When you pair massive brand recognition with genuine utility on a smart contract platform like $SEI, you're not just moving tokens around. You're creating an inflection point.

The consumer-led adoption wave isn't coming anymore—it's already here. These aren't tech enthusiasts tinkering in the shadows. These are the brands people actually use every single day. That's the real catalyst.

If you've been waiting for the moment when Web3 stops being a hardcore community and becomes something your non-tech friends actually care about? This might be it.

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GateUser-cff9c776

· 01-12 07:27

Wait, are the 25 big brands really on the blockchain or is this just another story? Where are those promised brands? Post the list, don’t tell me it’s Schrödinger’s bull market again. From the supply and demand curve, this narrative is indeed prone to market overpricing, but I still find it somewhat interesting. Honestly, it still depends on real trading data. Just talking about utility isn’t enough; we need to see how the floor price moves. Web3’s decentralization spirit sounds good, but when big brands come in, isn’t it just centralized again? If I could get my neighbor Lao Wang to care about $SEI, then I’d need to double-check my own holdings.

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SmartContractRebel

· 01-11 13:54

Wait, 25 major brands going on the chain? I haven't heard of any of them... This time, it probably will be those small projects bragging again. NGL, I think Kindred AI's approach is pretty good, but the real test is still ahead. Always talking about inflection points, can SEI hold up? Are ordinary people around you really using these on-chain brand services? Or is it just another cycle of being exploited... I'll believe it when their daily active users truly surpass Web2. For now, it's too early to say anything.

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GateUser-bd883c58

· 01-09 18:47

NGL it really looks like an inflection point, but did all 25 big brands really go on-chain or is it just hype? --- Sei's timing is good, but whether the big brands will actually use it or if it's just another PPT project remains to be seen. --- What about actual adoption data? I need to see real on-chain activity, not press releases. --- Wait, did Kindred AI really solve the "real user" problem? If that's true... it truly is different. --- Do your non-technical friends really start using Web3 just because a brand is on-chain? I'm a bit skeptical. --- The term "inflection point" is used too aggressively; let's wait and see the adoption data. --- If this really turns out to be successful, then all the previous pessimists will have to shut up.

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RumbleValidator

· 01-09 18:47

25 brands on the chain? The data needs to speak for itself—what is the actual on-chain activity level? --- Can these collaborations on SEI truly prove their effectiveness, or are they just marketing gimmicks? --- From the validator node perspective, can this wave of mainstream brands' entry improve network stability? --- Stop talking nonsense. The key is whether TPS and consensus mechanisms can handle the actual transaction volume. --- How credible is the validation system developed by Kindred AI? Is there a detailed technical demonstration? --- Implementing consumer-grade applications is very difficult. Can staking rewards attract ordinary users to participate continuously? --- Everyone is talking about the inflection point, but the basic infrastructure like on-chain gas fees and confirmation speeds hasn't kept up. --- Brand endorsements sound good, but what if the level of decentralization decreases?

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CoffeeNFTrader

· 01-09 18:46

ngl this time I really feel it's different. Putting big brands on the chain is no longer just a dream. Wait, can Kindred AI really solve the pain points of engagement? Or is it just another hype? My mom is already asking me what SEI is... now that's really happening.

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degenonymous

· 01-09 18:41

ngl this time it's really different. Bringing big brands on the chain is not just hype but has actual demand. Wait, is SEI serious this time? It feels like Kindred's move directly hits the pain points of traditional brands. My friend was still asking me yesterday what crypto is really useful for. Looks like I need to show him this.

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OldLeekMaster

· 01-09 18:26

Wait, are the 25 major brands really on the chain or is it just hype again? We need to see the data speak. --- Kindred AI has indeed solved a big problem this time, but can SEI handle this traffic? --- It sounds good, but the real test is still ahead. Don’t start with just a picture again. --- I have some doubts about the point you mentioned, "your friends would care"... We need real user numbers to know. --- I've been waiting three years for consumer-grade applications to go on the chain. If they blow smoke again this time, I’ll just give up. --- Big brand fame is one thing, but the threshold of blockchain is right there. How to solve it? --- This is exactly what I’ve been wanting to see. Don’t do some niche community stuff, give me something real. --- Alright, I believe it, but I won’t take action either. Let’s wait and see. --- They talk nicely, but once capital enters, they start to cut profits. It’s just cyclical tricks.

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DYORMaster

· 01-09 18:24

Forget it, let's wait and see. I've heard this kind of news too many times before. --- 25 major brands on the chain? Let's wait and see, don't tell me it's just hype. --- The key question is: are people actually using it, or is it just another round of cutting leeks? --- SEI is quite interesting this time, but we need to see the trading volume to judge. --- Finally coming after all these years? I don't believe you. --- This time seems genuinely different. The Kindred approach really hits the pain points. --- Let's wait until non-technical newbies can use it seamlessly. Right now, it's all pseudo-need. --- 25 brands? Who are they? Can you name a few? --- Haha, every time they talk about mainstream adoption, it's just a leek feast. --- Where are the actual user growth data? Don't just tell stories.

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