Sophon is so promising that it may transform blockchain from a geek toy into a standard for entertainment for people around the world. Games, social networking, and AI can all be done on the chain, completely rewriting the way Web3 entertainment is played!
What is Sophon?
Sophon is a Layer 2 blockchain running on zkSync Elastic Chain, using the Validium architecture, focusing on down-to-earth scenarios such as entertainment, games, social networking, AI and ticketing. It wants to make blockchain as simple as using a mobile app, so that ordinary people can play games and receive rewards without having to learn about wallets, gas fees and other complicated things. Sophon uses zero-knowledge proof (ZK) technology to create a fast, cheap and fun platform, and brings the smooth experience of Web2 to Web3 through Sophon OS and zkTLS technology. For example, you can log in with a Google account with one click, and playing games on the chain is as fun as watching short videos.
Sophon has big ambitions: it wants to be a global entertainment distribution platform that connects players, developers and businesses. Its core products include Sophon OS (user interface), Sophon+ (reward system) and zkTLS (privacy data bridge), which allow players to have fun on the chain, developers to easily develop applications, and even cooperate with the government to comply with regulations. Backed by $84 million in financing, Sophon is heading for the entertainment market of 8 billion people around the world, with the goal of allowing games, social interaction and consumption to flow freely on the blockchain!
The Core of Sophon
Sophon’s functions are all centered around making Web3 entertainment more enjoyable and simpler. The core features are:
Sophon OS: Playing blockchain like playing apps
Log in with a Google account, no need to set up any wallet, you can play games and receive rewards in a few clicks. zkTLS technology can also securely upload your Spotify playlists and Steam achievements to the chain. The data is only decrypted on your phone, and Sophon officials cannot see it, so privacy is maximized. It supports Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain and other multi-chain wallets, which can be used by users all over the world, and even has a Chinese interface, which is very friendly!
Sophon+: Lots of rewards
Sophon+ is a reward system that gives benefits to players through Yapper Leaderboard and Farming activities. Want to play games and get rewards? Just participate, the threshold is ridiculously low! It supports multiple chains such as EVM and Solana. Projects can use Sophon to give rewards to global users. Smart contracts automatically divide the rewards, which is open and transparent, and no one can cheat.
Liquid pledge: money is not locked and can be used at any time
Lock your money (such as ETH or SOPH) into Sophon, exchange it for liquid tokens, and use it to play games or DeFi at any time. Want to get your money back? Unlock it in seconds, and the fee is almost zero (refer to 0.02% of similar protocols). There are rewards for locking money, and the money can also increase in value, which is awesome!
Developer artifact: Make applications as fast as flying
Sophon has prepared APIs and SDKs for developers, making games, social or AI applications as simple as building blocks. Account abstraction makes smart contract development easy and labor-saving, and modular design allows developers to do whatever they want, including cross-chain applications.
Safety and performance: hardcore and smooth
AES-256 encryption and Avail data storage ensure data privacy and permanent storage. AWS backend plus CDN, transactions are as fast as seconds, and the experience is as smooth as Web2. Non-custodial design, transparent operations on the entire chain, and a sense of security!
What are the important nodes of Sophon?
Sophon started in 2021 and has reached many key milestones in the past five years. It is hardcore and steady:
2021: The team met at the ETHGlobal hackathon, inspiration came to life, and the prototype of the Sophon project was born, setting the goal of "making Web3 entertainment accessible to all."
2022: Officially established, led by Sebastien, former head of zkSync DeFi, it received pre-seed financing from Maven11 and Spartan Group, accelerating technology development.
2023: Sophon OS is launched, supporting Google login and multi-chain wallets, attracting 100,000 users for testing. Completed a $10 million seed round, and Binance Labs entered the market.
2024: Sophon+ and Yapper Leaderboard are launched, 4 million users are attracted through 9% airdrop and 10% farming, and TVL reaches 450 million US dollars. Cooperate with Beam (game) and Rivalry (gambling), and the ecosystem begins to blossom.
2025 (ongoing): Node sales raised $60 million (121,000 nodes) and total financing reached $84 million. Plans to cooperate with the Thai and Korean governments to promote on-chain ticketing and identity verification, aiming to cover 20 countries.
The Future of Sophon
Sophon is going to make a big move next! It will dig deep into Web3 entertainment scenarios, launch customized functions such as on-chain game voting and NFT game cooperation agreements, attract more DeFi and GameFi projects to join; it will also attract traditional enterprises to enter the market and show the cases of blockchain entertainment saving money and safety. $SOPH token is the "engine" of the community, activating users through airdrops, staking, governance and paid functions (such as in-game purchases). Sophon also plans to cooperate with high-performance chains such as Solana and TON to make zkTLS the "standard" for Web3 privacy data. In terms of making money, Sophon wants to rely on corporate subscriptions, API services and customized products to supplement its income and get rid of the single reward model. However, the demand for Web3 entertainment still needs to be nurtured slowly. Traditional enterprises may be a little confused about blockchain. Sophon has to rely on technology and community to break through the siege in Web3!
