Sonic debuts Mobius mainnet, first chain extension on Solana

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Prepare for the Blockchain Revolution: Sonic’s Mobius Mainnet is Here! 🎉

Ah, darlings! Gather ’round as we unveil the latest marvel in the blockchain bazaar: Sonic has gallantly launched its Mobius mainnet, heralding a new epoch for our beloved blockchain ecosystem. And what a splendid affair it is, being the very first chain extension on Solana! How positively thrilling! đŸŽ©

As the trailblazing Solana Virtual Machine chain, Sonic is on a mission to elevate the gaming and decentralized applications scene on the illustrious Solana (SOL) network. One can hardly contain their excitement! đŸ„ł

With the Sonic Mobius mainnet launch, which, I daresay, employs the rather impressive Sonic HyperGrid technology, we are graced with layer 2 network capabilities that will surely make the SOL ecosystem swoon. The team has announced this with all the pomp and circumstance one could muster!

Scalability and customizability are the piĂšce de rĂ©sistance for the network’s decentralized applications. Because, darling, who doesn’t love a bit of customization? It’s like choosing the perfect outfit for a soirĂ©e! 👗

Testnet phase saw 8 million users

Now, let’s not forget the testnet phase, which was a veritable spectacle, boasting a staggering 8 million users! Yes, you heard that right! Sonic Solana Virtual Machine co-founder and CEO, the ever-charismatic Chris Zhu, noted this with a twinkle in his eye.

“The launch of Mobius Mainnet—named after the infinite continuity of the Möbius strip—marks the beginning of a new era for Web3 applications on the SVM,” Zhu added, undoubtedly with a flourish! 🌟

Sonic has set its sights on applications that are keen on the “attention capital markets” for a rather brisk development and deployment. This means our dear developers on the layer 2 network will enjoy a system that allows them to customize and scale applications while maintaining that oh-so-important native compatibility with Solana. How delightful! đŸ„‚

As a seamless extension, Sonic offers more than just the frictionless migration of decentralized applications. Users can pay gas fees with SOL and revel in full interoperability with Solana. The platform also allows integration with ecosystem protocols such as Pyth, Metaplex, and Hyperlane. It’s like a grand ball where everyone is invited! 💃

This mainnet milestone follows Sonic Solana Virtual Machine’s announcement of its $1 million hackathon in mid-February, aimed at incentivizing developer activity ahead of Mobius activation. At that time, Sonic announced that the layer 2 network’s mainnet would go live at the rather precise hour of 12:00 UTC on Feb. 27. Quite punctual, wouldn’t you agree? ⏰

Projects participating in the hackathon, which is set to run until March 14, have the chance to earn fabulous prizes for creating decentralized applications across gaming, artificial intelligence, decentralized finance, and other sectors. It’s a veritable treasure hunt! 🏆

One of Sonic’s main ambitions is to power the web3 TikTok App Layer and help usher a billion users on-chain. Because, darling, who wouldn’t want to dance their way into the blockchain future? 💃✹

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2025-02-27 18:29