DNA Drama: Blockchain Heroes to the Rescue of 23andMe’s Genetic Goldmine?

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So, brace yourselves, folks! The Sei Foundation just announced it might swoop in like a blockchain superhero to rescue 23andMe after they filed for bankruptcy. That’s right—when your genetic testing company hits rock bottom, you call in the tech squad! 🦸‍♂️

In a shocking twist straight out of a tech soap opera, the Sei network said they are “considering purchasing” 23andMe to “defend the genetic privacy of 15 million Americans.” Because who wouldn’t want their genes floating around on the blockchain like last week’s leftovers? Seriously, though, the dubious plan involves putting all that personal data on the blockchain to “return data ownership to users.” 🎤 Drop!

In a statement that sounds an awful lot like, “Hey, your DNA is actually our DNA now,” the Sei network declared, “We believe user data sovereignty is a matter of national security.” Because nothing says “national security” like ensuring everyone knows your great-great-great-grandma was a potato farmer. 🥔

The urgency escalated when 23andMe announced its Chapter 11 protection filing. The verdict? No major changes to how they store your priceless genetic data—totally reassuring, right? 😳 Just a little \(OR A LOT\) of anxiety that 15 million samples could end up in the wrong hands while you’re binge-watching reality TV.

With the bankruptcy news still sizzling, the attorneys general of New York and California jumped in like they were auditioning for the next big superhero flick, urging users to call in and delete their genetic data—like a very personal Netflix “Are You Still Watching?” pop-up. 🍿

Oh, and in case you were counting, the Sei (SEI) token saw a tiny spike from $0.209 to $0.215 following this chain of events. Apparently, nothing raises a token’s value like the thought of your genetic information being rescued by blockchain tech! 💰

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2025-03-28 00:59