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Sequence Rebrands from Horizon and Acquires Light

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Sequence Rebrands from Horizon and Acquires Light

Sequence, formerly Horizon, acquires Light to simplify cross-chain development and unify the Ethereum ecosystem through enhanced web3 infrastructure and tools.

By Eliza Crichton-Stuart author avatar

By Eliza Crichton-Stuart

Updated April 9th 2025

Sequence Rebrands from Horizon and Acquires Light

Horizon Blockchain Games has officially rebranded as Sequence, marking a significant step in the company’s strategic evolution. Established in 2017, Horizon has been a notable contributor to the web3 space, particularly in blockchain gaming and infrastructure. The name change reflects the organization’s transition into an open-source development platform that supports blockchains, ecosystems, games, and applications across the web3 landscape. The rebrand aligns the company’s identity with its widely adopted Sequence platform, already well-known among developers and industry partners.

Sequence Rebrands from Horizon and Acquires Light

Sequence Rebrands from Horizon and Acquires Light

Rebranding to Sequence

The decision to unify the company’s operations under the Sequence name comes as the platform has achieved increased visibility and recognition within the web3 developer community. Sequence has been instrumental in building scalable blockchain products, including the web3 game Skyweaver and an infrastructure platform used by thousands of developers. The rebranding underscores the company’s commitment to providing a cohesive experience under a single, trusted identity.

According to Peter Kieltyka, Co-founder and CEO of Sequence, the move is intended to simplify the brand and reflect its mission. He stated that the new identity supports the company’s goal of unifying blockchain ecosystems and enabling builders across web3 to develop applications, games, and entire ecosystems more efficiently. The company aims to continue expanding its development tools and infrastructure to support a more connected and accessible blockchain environment.

Sequence Rebrands from Horizon and Acquires Light

Sequence Rebrands from Horizon and Acquires Light

Acquisition of Light 

Coinciding with the rebrand, Sequence has announced its acquisition of Light, a company known for developing chain abstraction technologies. This acquisition is aimed at addressing the fragmentation within the Ethereum ecosystem. As Ethereum has expanded across multiple Layer 1s, Layer 2s, and Layer 3s, it has created challenges related to user interaction, asset transfers, and wallet functionality. By incorporating Light into its platform, Sequence plans to simplify these complexities and provide developers with tools that support seamless cross-chain development.

The integration of Light’s technology enables users to interact with various chains and wallets in a more unified manner. Peter Kieltyka emphasized the significance of this capability, noting that users should be able to transact across any chain, from any wallet, and with any liquid asset in a single step. This approach aims to reduce friction in blockchain interactions and make the overall experience more intuitive for users and developers.

Enhancing Developer Tools

Shun Kakinoki, the founder of Light and now Head of Cross-Chain at Sequence, highlighted the growing need for streamlined developer experiences. He noted that developers require access to the full Ethereum ecosystem and its liquidity, while users seek simplicity and ease of use. The combination of Light’s chain abstraction with Sequence’s existing infrastructure—such as account abstraction, real-time indexing, and transaction delivery—creates a platform designed to support scalable and accessible onchain applications.

This enhanced development stack is intended to reduce the barriers associated with building on fragmented blockchain environments. By offering integrated tools and infrastructure, Sequence supports the creation of web3 experiences that are interoperable, consistent, and user-friendly. The acquisition of Light positions Sequence to further its objective of building an environment where developers can build once and deploy across multiple chains without added complexity.

Sequence Rebrands from Horizon and Acquires Light

Sequence Rebrands from Horizon and Acquires Light

Looking Ahead for Sequence

The rebrand and acquisition signal Sequence’s continued commitment to simplifying blockchain development and fostering a more unified web3 ecosystem. With a growing suite of tools and technologies, the company aims to support the next generation of blockchain-based products and services. Developers interested in learning more about Sequence and its offerings can visit sequence.xyz for additional information and updates.


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April 9th 2025

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