Lightning strikes: Sonic goes live on Alchemy
Author: Bianca Tat
Ever dreamed of building dApps that process transactions as fast as the blink of an eye? Welcome to Sonic - the world's fastest EVM L1 blockchain, now supercharged with Alchemy's complete web3 development platform. With groundbreaking 720ms finality and 10,000 transactions per second, Sonic is revolutionizing blockchain technology by transforming the way companies accept crypto payments.
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What is Sonic?
Sonic represents a quantum leap in onchain technology, combining unprecedented speed with unwavering security. With sub-second finality and up to 10,000 TPS, Sonic is reforming the landscape of crypto payments and dApps. Through its native decentralized gateway to Ethereum, you can create seamless user experiences while maintaining the security standards for your dApp users.
If you're ready to build the future of high-performance dApps, Sonic offers you:
Industry-Leading Speed: Experience the power of 720ms finality and process up to 10,000 transactions per second, enabling you to create responsive and user-friendly dApps that set new standards for performance.
Complete EVM Compatibility: Deploy your Ethereum smart contracts directly on Sonic without modifications. You can bring your vision to life using familiar tools like Solidity and Vyper, while seamlessly integrating with Chainlink, Safe, Pyth, and other essential developer tools.
Fee Monetization: You can earn up to 90% of the fees your dApps generate, similar to an ad-revenue model. This allows you to focus on scaling your dApp and growing your user base without the constant pressure of securing additional financing.
Build and scale on Sonic with Alchemy
Join thousands of developers who save up to 50% on development costs while leveraging the most reliable and feature-rich platform in web3 and start building on Sonic.
Supported services:
Supernode: Node API that provide peak reliability, unlimited scalability and data accuracy
Debug API
Developer Tools: Access Alerts, Sandbox, Logs, and a user-friendly dashboard
Learning Resources: Dive into our documentation
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