What is Sonic SVM (SONIC)?

Deep Dive

1. Purpose & Value Proposition

Sonic SVM aims to bridge on-chain activity and off-chain user behavior, transforming attention into a measurable, tradable asset. Its "Attention Capital Markets" track metrics like app engagement and transaction frequency, allowing developers to monetize user interactions (Sonic SVM Blog). This model targets social apps, games, and platforms where user activity can be directly linked to rewards.

2. Technology & Architecture

Built as a Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) layer 2, Sonic uses optimistic rollups via its HyperGrid framework to scale transactions. This enables high throughput for applications like play-to-earn games (e.g., FoMoney, which processed 200M+ testnet transactions) and reduces costs for frequent interactions (CoinMarketCap).

3. Tokenomics & Incentives

SONIC’s tokenomics prioritize protocol-owned liquidity:
- Buy-and-Lock Mechanism: 50% of transaction fees buy SONIC from markets, locking tokens for 24 months to reduce supply.
- SOL Staking: 12.5% of fees (in SOL) are staked on Solana, with rewards funding liquidity pools to align growth with Solana’s ecosystem (CMC Community).

Conclusion

Sonic SVM reimagines attention as a blockchain-native asset, combining Solana’s speed with a token model designed for sustainable demand. Its ecosystem of DeFi, gaming, and NFT projects highlights its versatility. Can Sonic’s attention-centric model redefine value creation in Web3 social and gaming platforms?