Sonic is a scalable Layer 1 blockchain designed for fast, low-cost transactions and decentralized application development.
Sonic is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain built for speed, efficiency, and scalability. With near-instant transaction confirmation, it is one of the fastest EVM-compatible blockchains available. Sonic allows you to move assets quickly, build powerful applications, and participate in governance with minimal friction and cost.
Sonic was developed to address the technical limitations of Fantom Opera while maintaining its core principles of decentralization, security, and scalability. Instead of implementing incremental upgrades, the team chose to launch a new blockchain with a more advanced architecture with faster node synchronization, reduced validator costs, and greater storage efficiency without downtime.
Sonic processes transactions at a speed of 10,000 TPS with sub-second finality, meaning transactions are confirmed almost instantly. This eliminates congestion and long wait times, making Sonic ideal for DeFi applications, gaming, and large-scale financial transactions.
Since Sonic is fully compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, developers can deploy Solidity and Vyper smart contracts on Sonic without modifying their code. If you already have a project on Ethereum or another EVM-compatible chain, migrating to Sonic is seamless and requires no additional adjustments.
Sonic’s native token is S. You can use S for transaction fees, as all operations on Sonic require S for gas costs. You can also stake S to help secure the network and earn rewards.
Unlike other blockchains where transaction fees are primarily distributed to validators, Sonic allows developers to earn up to 90% of the transaction fees generated by their applications. This model creates a sustainable revenue stream similar to how ad revenue works on platforms like YouTube. This provides developers with a cost-effective way to create and maintain applications on the network.
Compared to many other Layer 1 blockchains, it is more cost-effective to run a node on Sonic. Traditional blockchains often require nodes to go offline to remove outdated data to free up storage space. This downtime can disrupt network operations and increase maintenance costs. Sonic, however, allows nodes to automatically remove unnecessary historical data in real time without ever going offline. This ensures continuous operation and enhances overall network performance while reducing storage costs. Sonic is designed for long-term scalability and is actively improving its infrastructure.
To be a part of the Sonic ecosystem, all you need is a crypto wallet that supports the Sonic Network, such as Metamask, OKX Wallet, Trust Wallet, and Rabby Wallet. Sonic is seamlessly integrated with Rabby Wallet, but for some crypto wallets, you need to manually input the following details to add Sonic to your list of supported networks:
Go to Settings and select Networks.
In the search bar, enter Sonic Mainnet, then save the details. Alternatively, you can select Add Network and input the details manually.
Go to Settings and select Custom Networks.
Select Add Network and manually enter the details.
Your S tokens will now appear under your Total Assets.
On your dashboard, select Manage Crypto. Type Sonic in the search bar and toggle the slider to the right to add the network to your wallet.
You can now view your S token balance along with your other assets.
It’s easy to get started with Sonic! Future developments include the creation of Sonic’s own Virtual Machine, expanded cross-chain compatibility, enhancements to staking and validator rewards, and more.
