Somnia, a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain designed for real-time consumer applications, is drawing a diverse range of projects to its testnet. We’ve seen some incredible things the blockchain can do. It boasts the scalability to handle upwards of 1 million transactions per second with near-instant finality and negligible transaction fees. As a result, Somnia promises to become a real game-changer in the blockchain ecosystem. Most importantly, it solves the scalability and cost challenges that have plagued other networks.
At the core of Somnia’s powerful performance is IceDB, its proprietary database engine. IceDB has extremely impressive read/write times of 15-100 nanoseconds, cutting the cost of transactions to a fraction of a penny. That level of efficiency is what makes Somnia such a promising platform for any application that needs a lot of throughput with minimal latency.
Somnia’s architecture naturally fits sequential execution and state-of-the-art compression algorithms, allowing it to outshine extreme transaction density use cases. These algorithms increase the amount of data transferred between nodes by a factor of 10-20x, optimizing network performance under heavy load.
The blockchain's interoperability is another key feature. Somnia is currently interoperable with more than 140 blockchains, enabling secure peer-to-peer and cross-chain data exchange across numerous communities and ecosystems. Somnia makes cross-chain messaging/asset transfers completely secure. With fine-grained controls and built-in failover mechanisms, it enhances the security and reliability of cross-chain operations. Somnia is natively connected with proven bridges like LayerZero and Hyperlane, adding even more connectivity and possibilities.
To promote growth and creativity on its platform, Somnia is currently awarding grants to builders. On top of all this, Somnia recently launched an accelerator program designed exclusively for traditional game developers seeking to migrate to the Web3 realm. With this initiative, we focus to make blockchain technology available for innovative minds to create the most amazing blockchain-based games and experiences.
Somnia comes with a robust set of built-in tools and features to help you create fun, innovative, inspiring content. You get for FREE sophisticated native trading tools. Plus, enjoy a dedicated dApp Browser for smooth exploration of decentralized apps and the innovative Cypheus AI assistant providing you with smart assistance and guidance.
Somnia was founded by Paul Thomas.
We're just getting started. - Somnia founder Paul Thomas
