I'm excited to talk about Somnia, a next-level blockchain designed to bring fast, real-world applications into the Web3 world. If you love gaming, social apps, or entertainment, Somnia is built to make these experiences seamless and high-performance.
What Makes Somnia Special
Somnia is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain, which means developers can easily bring Ethereum-based apps over without rewriting everything. But what really stands out is its speed and scale: it can handle over 1 million transactions per second with near-instant finality. That’s perfect for games or apps with thousands—even millions—of users interacting at once
Key Features
Programmable and EVM-Compatible: Use existing Ethereum tools and deploy apps quickly.
MultiStream Consensus: Processes multiple transaction streams in parallel, reducing delays.
IceDB Storage: Ultra-fast database that lets apps read and write data in nanoseconds.
Deflationary SOMI Token: 50% of fees get burned, making the token supply shrink as usage grows.
Focus on Gaming and Entertainment
Somnia’s main goal is to power fun, immersive experiences. Developers can create games or social platforms where players interact live, without worrying about lag or high costs. This focus sets Somnia apart from general-purpose blockchains that can’t handle such large-scale, real-time apps.
Supporting Developers
Somnia is serious about growing its ecosystem. It offers SDKs, grants, and tools to make building on the chain easier. And because it’s EVM-compatible, developers can bring their existing smart contracts over without a headache
SOMI Token
Total Supply: 1 billion tokens
Use Cases: Transaction fees, staking, governance
Deflation: 50% of transaction fees are burned
Community Governance: SOMI holders will gradually get more say in decisions
Why Somnia Matters
I think Somnia is one of the most exciting blockchain projects right now. With gaming and entertainment booming, it provides the infrastructure developers need to make high-performance, real-time apps accessible to everyone. It’s not just a blockchain—it’s a platform for the next generation of Web3 experiences.
Check out more at docs.somnia.network