Sonic

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Sonic

Sonic is an EVM-compatible Layer-1 platform designed to provide high-performance decentralized infrastructure with sub-second transaction confirmation times and extensive scalability capabilities [1] [3].

Overview

Sonic operates as a Layer-1 blockchain that combines Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility with high-speed transaction processing. The platform claims to achieve over 400,000 transactions per second (TPS) with real-time confirmation times while maintaining average transaction costs of approximately $0.001 [1].

The platform is built on three core technological components: SonicVM, SonicDB, and Sonic Gateway, which together form the foundation of its blockchain infrastructure. [1]

In 2024, Sonic was established out of a rebrand from also leading to the return of , a key figure in . The team decided to pivot from a blockchain that was merely fast and cost-effective to a restructured architecture featuring parallel execution, native integration, a revamped economic model, and a more developer-friendly ecosystem. The blockchain was reengineered to meet the needs of modern DeFi applications. [5]

Technical Architecture

SonicVM

The SonicVM serves as the platform's execution environment with the following characteristics:

  • Full EVM compatibility supporting and Vyper programming languages
  • Enhanced security features to reduce application crashes
  • Optimized for high-speed execution [1]

SonicDB

The platform's database infrastructure features:

  • Low latency operations for fast transaction processing
  • Specialized types (RPC, validator, and observer nodes)
  • Optimized storage requirements
  • Cost-efficient maintenance structure [1]

Sonic Gateway

The native bridge system provides:

  • Cross-chain connectivity with Ethereum and other networks
  • Security audits completed by multiple firms including:

Developer Incentives

Sonic implements a unique developer incentive model called Fee Monetization, which allows developers to:

  • Earn up to 90% of their application's generated fees
  • Receive rewards for contributing to network traffic
  • Build and deploy applications with reduced operational costs [1]

Ecosystem

The Sonic ecosystem includes various decentralized applications and services:

DeFi Platforms

Gaming and NFTs

  • Estfor Kingdom
  • Sacra
  • Thunder Dome [1]

Infrastructure

  • Unstoppable Domains
  • Layer3
  • TokenPocket [1]

Governance and Token

The platform utilizes the S token - the native token of Sonic, which serves multiple purposes:

  • Network governance
  • rewards
  • Protocol security
  • Fee payments [6]

Tokenomics

At Sonic’s launch, the total supply of S is 3.175 billion. As decided by multiple governance proposals, the additions below will gradually be implemented into the tokenomics of the S token. [6]

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