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 node licenses purchased by more than 5,800 unique participants are now ready for claiming. The SOPH token deploys today in a non-transferable state, with all transactions free for users during this initial phase. Node holders will begin earning rewards from January 1st, with full token transferability and trading expected in Q1 2025.

Launch Partners Driving Adoption

Sophon’s consumer-first approach focuses on delivering user experiences that encourage mainstream crypto engagement. Debuting with industry leaders selected for their ability to bring blockchain benefits to everyday users:

• Mirai Labs: Leading mobile gaming studio with 27M+ onboarded wallets to date.
• OPEN Ticketing: Already powering 7M+ tickets across 24,000 events globally.
• Aethir: Delivering next-generation distributed computing solutions.
• Anomaly: AI-Powered agent orchestration across Reddit, Telegram, and Discord.
• Rivalry: The publicly listed betting company bringing community ownership to the billion-dollar betting industry.
• NooN, Brutal Knights, Gamp, Pioneers of New World, and more.

Explore the full Sophon ecosystem at portal.sophon.xyz

Pioneering Consumer-First Crypto

Sophon recognizes that mainstream users don't care about blockchain technology - they care about experiences and value. By focusing on entertainment applications that naturally benefit from blockchain's capabilities, Sophon is creating an ecosystem where the technology enhances rather than complicates the user experience.

“The internet didn't need to explain how it worked to change the world. Crypto shouldn't either.”  said Sebastien, Co-Founder & CEO of Sophon*. "Sophon is building the destination where digital culture, entertainment, and value seamlessly flow together – making crypto a natural part of everyday lifestyle applications. Today is day 0 of that journey.”*

This vision is reinforced through strategic collaborations with industry pioneers, like Beam, which is launching the first gaming-focused fund and accelerator in Abu Dhabi with a target size of $150M. Sophon is a strategic partner in this accelerator, supporting the advancement of blockchain-based gaming. Additionally, Sophon has seeded the $40M Tactical Compute initiative, targeting projects building at the intersection of crypto and AI. These partnerships ensure Sophon is not just building infrastructure – it’s contributing to the growth of the entire ecosystem.

History in the Making

Sophon’s mainnet launch is the first-ever Validium on ZKsync to leverage an external data availability layer powered by Avail, bringing unmatched scalability, security, and savings. By using Avail’s modular application development stack to create its own Light Nodes, Sophon ensures high performance, maintaining full decentralization and data availability, setting a new standard for modular blockchain designs.

“Sophon embraces the full potential of the Avail Network, illustrating how blockchains can maintain provable decentralization even in high-volume use cases like entertainment” states Anurag Arjun, Co-founder of Avail.

Alex Gluchowski, co-inventor of ZKsync, commented, “Sophon’s mainnet launch on ZKsync marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of blockchain technology. As a ZKsync Validium leveraging Avail, Sophon is poised to transform the industry by offering enhanced scalability, security, and cost-efficiency. With a strong focus on user experience and a growing ecosystem of innovative partners, Sophon is well-positioned to unlock the full potential of blockchain for consumers around the world.”

This modular architecture doesn’t just set a new standard in blockchain design but also makes Sophon ideal for high-throughput applications looking for mainstream adoption.

Beyond Launch

We're moving with purpose, building an ecosystem where mainstream users benefit from blockchain tech without needing to understand it – where developers focus on creating great apps, not explaining the tricky stuff.

Our immediate focus: support launch partners, ensure early users enjoy themselves, and set the stage for mainstream applications that make things better for consumers.

The metrics we care about:

• Net-new retained wallets (without anyone knowing they're "wallets")
• Developers building amazing applications
• Users finding lasting value in their online interactions
• And much more

Dig deeper into the ‘Why’ behind Sophon in our Vision doc: blog.sophon.xyz/vision

For a Better Internet

The transformation of digital experiences happens silently: through games people love, communities that matter, and unique cultural moments. One experience at a time.

Today we start the journey toward reshaping how value flows through these experiences. Not with grand promises, but through careful execution.

Sophon will evolve with intention, guided by what works. Each new feature, integration, and application will be shaped by actual usage and community feedback. We're building an environment where cultural energy generates value, digital experiences reward participation, and communities own what they create.

But Sophon is more than a platform for others to build on. We’re crafting the ultimate destination for everyday digital experiences with you at the center. While our consumer platform is still taking shape, you'll discover many gamified experiences and opportunities along the way.

At the heart of our strategy is the belief that the next major use case for crypto will emerge not from speculation, but from making powerful technology invisible – letting users focus on what’s important to them while value creation happens naturally in the background.

This is an invitation to build something meaningful. Something different. Whether you're a developer who thinks outside the box, a creator shaping culture, or a user seeking better digital entertainment – there's a place for you here.

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