Sonic

Sonic is a high-performance EVM Layer-1 blockchain designed for speed and scalability in the DeFi and Web3 ecosystem. The platform delivers over 400,000 transactions per second with real sub-second confirmation times, making it one of the fastest settlement layers for digital assets.

Key technical features:

• SonicVM: Lightning-fast execution engine with 100% EVM compatibility, supporting Solidity and Vyper development
• SonicDB: Specialized database architecture with low latency, reduced storage requirements, and cost-effective maintenance
• Native bridge: Audited cross-chain infrastructure for secure asset transfers from Ethereum and other networks

Developer benefits:

• Fee monetization: Developers earn 90% of their application's transaction fees, creating direct revenue streams
• Low transaction costs: Average transaction cost of $0.001
• Enhanced security: Reduced application crashes and improved stability

The platform combines high throughput with practical economics, offering developers both technical performance and financial incentives. Sonic's infrastructure supports the full spectrum of DeFi applications while maintaining compatibility with existing Ethereum tooling and smart contracts.