Somnia has officially entered its next chapter. With mainnet live and Somnia Stream on the way, the network isn’t just about raw speed anymore—it’s unlocking real-time, developer-friendly infrastructure that could redefine what’s possible in Web3.
From High TPS to High Interactivity
Somnia has always been built for scale. It pushes millions of transactions per second, offers sub-second finality, and keeps fees negligible. That’s already enough to power high-demand use cases like gaming, social platforms, or AI interactions. But throughput alone doesn’t fix one of Web3’s most persistent gaps: the lack of true real-time interactivity.
That’s exactly what Somnia Stream is designed to solve. Launching soon, this new feature brings Live Streaming RPCs to the chain. Instead of clunky polling or limited websockets, developers will have access to APIs that behave like modern Web2 streaming databases, delivering instant state updates directly from the blockchain.
What Somnia Stream Unlocks
Real-time feeds that push updates instantly, without waiting for refresh cycles.
A developer experience that mirrors the simplicity of Web2 APIs, making onboarding far easier for non-crypto natives.
A new era of onchain applications that react instantly to user actions, market shifts, or contract events.
This isn’t just about speed it’s about interactivity. A game built on Somnia can now update player stats live. A DeFi dashboard can reflect trades the moment they’re confirmed. Social feeds, chat apps, and AI integrations can feel as fluid as Web2, but remain fully decentralized.
Mainnet Momentum
Somnia’s mainnet launch was more than symbolic it proved the network could handle real scale. After processing billions of transactions in testnet and achieving record-breaking daily throughput, the chain is battle-tested and production-ready.
Now, with the upcoming release of Somnia Stream, mainnet applications can go from high-volume to high-touch—bringing users into experiences that feel alive.
Real Use Cases That Now Feel Natural
Gaming: Onchain multiplayer where every move updates live.
DeFi: Order books, swaps, and yield data displayed instantly without delays.
Social: Decentralized feeds and chat apps that refresh in real time.
AI Apps: Interactive, adaptive experiences powered directly onchain.
By bridging Web2-like responsiveness with blockchain trust, Somnia makes these use cases not just possible, but seamless.
Challenges That Come with the Vision
As with any leap forward, challenges remain. The network must maintain ultra-low latency even under massive load. Developers will need to adopt new tooling and build with streaming APIs in mind. And the ecosystem must balance usability with decentralization to keep the infrastructure both fast and secure.
But if these hurdles are met, Somnia could become the go-to chain for interactive consumer apps.
Why Somnia Stands Out
Other blockchains focus on scaling, sharding, or modularity. Somnia is carving its edge in real-time usability. Its combination of raw throughput, EVM compatibility, and streaming APIs makes it one of the few ecosystems built not just for DeFi protocols, but for truly interactive onchain experiences.
It’s this shift from transaction processing to user engagement that could set Somnia apart in a crowded Layer-1 landscape.
Looking Ahead
The next big milestone is the rollout of Somnia Stream. Its adoption by developers will show just how transformative real-time RPCs can be. As apps begin to tap into this functionality, expect to see games, social platforms, and financial dashboards that rival the best Web2 products, but built entirely onchain
Somnia isn’t just another fast chain. It’s building the foundation for a blockchain world that feels alive where applications update instantly, users stay engaged, and interactivity finally meets decentralization. With mainnet live and streaming APIs on the horizon, Somnia is making Web3 real-time
