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Opening the Door to Crypto with zkTLS

Opening the Door to Crypto with zkTLS

Oracles power the crypto ecosystem, bridging smart contracts with real-world data. But traditional oracles introduce trust assumptions, potential points of failure, and data integrity risks. Enter zkTLS oracles: a new approach leveraging zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs for verifiable, privacy-preserving data feeds. However, even with these advantages, and with current implementations, the

Anomaly's Nova: The First AI Agent on Reddit

Anomaly's Nova: The First AI Agent on Reddit

Remember playing games with NPCs that felt... scripted? That's about to change. Anomaly's Nova, part of the Sophon Intelligence Agency (SIA), just crossed 10,000 unique game plays on Reddit with AI agents that actually learn, adapt, and surprise players. This isn't theoretical -

Introducing the Sophon Intelligence Agency

Introducing the Sophon Intelligence Agency

Today, we're introducing the Sophon Intelligence Agency (SIA) - a $5M initiative to make AI agents an accessible, everyday reality. At its heart is a major partnership with Cod3x, supported by groundbreaking teams building the next generation of AI applications. Why AI Agents? AI agents are software programs

Light Nodes: Toward Full Decentralization

Sophon Light Nodes

Light Nodes: Toward Full Decentralization

Most blockchains are either fast and centralized, or inefficient and decentralized. And if users have to fork out a ton of cash to pay for the hardware needed to run nodes and validate transactions, decentralization becomes impossible. While full decentralization may still be a pipedream, Sophon’s Light Nodes present

How Sophon Brought Circle’s Bridged USDC Standard Into the ZKsync Ecosystem

How Sophon Brought Circle’s Bridged USDC Standard Into the ZKsync Ecosystem

What Was the Problem? By default, ZKsync employs a shared bridge contract that deploys an ERC20 token on the destination chain. Most users bridging tokens between chains interact with this ERC20 version. While functional, this approach doesn't take advantage of the newer native USDC standard, which offers enhanced

Farming Is Now Live on Sophon Mainnet!

Sophon Farming Phase 2

Farming Is Now Live on Sophon Mainnet!

The time has come. Farming Phase 2 is now live on Sophon Mainnet. With this shift, participants get to enjoy some added benefits. The rewards system for farming on Sophon has been improved, meaning better outcomes for everyone. Let’s break it down: Phase 1 - Ethereum (L1) During Phase

Sophon Nodes: Getting Started

Sophon Light Node Guide

Sophon Nodes: Getting Started

All You Need to Know About Sophon Nodes Guardians and nodes are the core of Sophon’s network - but node operations can feel complex. The following guide breaks the process down step-by-step, showing you how to claim and delegate your Guardian Membership NFTs and understand how nodes work. Claiming

Pioneers of New World Joins Sophon

Digital Board Gaming

Pioneers of New World Joins Sophon

Sophon has partnered with Pioneers of New World, a brand new turn-based online strategy game. By working together, Sophon and Pioneers will engage players with competitive tournaments and exclusive content that combines fun, skill, and community-building. Settlers of Catan Goes Digital Pioneers of New World reimagines Settlers of Catan as

Sophon Mainnet Has Arrived

Sophon Mainnet Launch

Sophon Mainnet Has Arrived

December 18, 2024 — Today marks the genesis of Sophon mainnet. With over $450M in Total Value Locked (TVL) through the Sophon farming program, and a growing ecosystem of established partners, Sophon is paving the way for scalable, consumer-focused blockchain applications. The launch comes with significant community support: over 120,000

Sophon Farm Migration

Sophon Farm Migration

Sophon Farm Migration

As Phase 1 of the Sophon Farm comes to a close, we're not just marking the end of an era – we're celebrating a remarkable demonstration of community strength and sustainable growth. The numbers tell a story of genuine adoption and broad-based participation that has exceeded our

Petopia Is Coming to Sophon

Petopia Sophon Launch

Petopia Is Coming to Sophon

The launch of Petopia on Sophon’s mainnet is a huge leap forward in integrating blockchain tech into mainstream mobile gaming. With over 100k players and its V1 Alpha hitting #1 in the Casual Gaming charts on iOS and the Play Store, Petopia is setting the standard for the future

Rivalry Partners With Sophon to Power Next-Gen Gambling

Rivalry Sophon Partnership

Rivalry Partners With Sophon to Power Next-Gen Gambling

When two million users tell you they love what you're doing, you listen. That's why Rivalry, the next generation betting platform that's processed over $1 billion in wagers, is partnering with Sophon to create something entirely new for the internet generation. Remember when the

Sophon Harnesses the Power of Anomaly's Nova AI

AI Gaming Platform

Sophon Harnesses the Power of Anomaly's Nova AI

AI agents are a big deal right now – think of them as digital assistants on steroids – but even though there are many offerings on the market, they all feel limited and offer users no meaningful engagement. This is why Sophon, a next-generation consumer platform, and Anomaly, the creators of the

Beyond Bridges: How zkTLS Makes Crypto Invisible

Web Proofs (zkTLS)

Beyond Bridges: How zkTLS Makes Crypto Invisible

In 2007, Apple put the internet in our pockets without teaching us a single command line. In 2024, we're still asking users to learn what 'gas fees' are. Despite billions in investment and over a decade of innovation, mainstream audiences still see crypto as complex, cumbersome,

Upping the Stakes With AI Agents

Upping the Stakes With AI Agents

Insights from Sophon's COO, @EdC. We’ve all been exposed to most of the popular applications of AI. Generative art. Generative music. Hell, even full-on generative videos (most of which seem to be racing to dive headfirst into the uncanny valley). But really, we’re just scratching the

Sophon | Strategy

Digital Culture Blockchain

Sophon | Strategy

Imagine a world where digital entertainment isn't just consumed – it's truly owned. Where online achievements have real value, cultural moments can be captured, and communities thrive without artificial barriers. Today's internet transformed how we connect; tomorrow's internet will transform how we create,

Curation, Not Collection: Building a Better Entertainment Ecosystem

Blockchain Partnership Curation

Curation, Not Collection: Building a Better Entertainment Ecosystem

This is an opinion piece by Sophon's COO, @EdC. Let's talk about how most platforms approach partnerships: Sign as many teams as possible. Push out press releases. Fill the website with logos. Use those logos to carry more logos. Repeat until your "ecosystem" page

Sophon Farming New Pool: stAVAIL

Sophon Farming New Pool: stAVAIL

We are excited to announce the launch of the stAVAIL pool on Sophon's farm, marking a new chapter in the partnership. AVAIL stakers now have a unique opportunity to benefit from multiple rewards, including native AVAIL APY and exclusive incentives through Sophon's farm mechanics. What Is

Shifting Focus: From Tech-Centric to User-Centric Crypto Products

User-Centric Product Development

Shifting Focus: From Tech-Centric to User-Centric Crypto Products

This is an opinion piece by Sophon's VP of Product, @ramonIsTweeting. Product development in crypto must shift its focus from technological obsession to delivering real value to users. Recently, a friend said: “I woke up with a great idea for a viral video. I just hope that when

Sophon Selects Avail as Its Data Availability Layer

Data Availability Layer in Crypto

Sophon Selects Avail as Its Data Availability Layer

We are excited to announce that Sophon has chosen Avail DA as its data availability (DA) layer. Designed with a user-centric philosophy, Sophon reimagines onchain entertainment by prioritizing unparalleled user experiences. Central to this vision is the need for a robust and scalable DA solution. The Challenge All entertainment platforms,

Open Partners With Sophon to Revolutionize Onchain Ticketing and Events

Onchain Ticketing

Open Partners With Sophon to Revolutionize Onchain Ticketing and Events

Bringing onchain utility to tickets and restoring control to organizers and artists We are excited to announce that OPEN – a pioneering onchain ticketing platform – has officially joined Sophon as one of the founding partners deploying on our mainnet at genesis. OPEN joins Sophon on a mission to redefine how tickets

CARV and Sophon Partner to Advance Gaming and AI

Digital Identity

CARV and Sophon Partner to Advance Gaming and AI

CARV, a leader in modular identity and data solutions for gaming, AI and beyond, has partnered with Sophon ahead of mainnet genesis. This collaboration aims to bring CARV’s advanced identity solutions to Sophon’s high-throughput platform, tailored for consumer use cases, starting with gaming and AI applications. Together, CARV