Somnia, a next-generation blockchain designed to scale Web3 into mainstream markets, has launched its mainnet following a record-breaking testnet. Over six months, the network processed 2 billion transactions, including an industry-first 80 million transactions in a single day, making it the highest-performing EVM-compatible chain to date.

Capable of 1 million+ transactions per second, with sub-second finality and sub-cent fees, Somnia is engineered to support real-time applications at institutional scale—from gaming and AI-driven platforms to large-scale financial systems.

A Technical Breakthrough

Somnia’s architecture represents a change from legacy blockchain design. Key innovations include:

  • MultiStream Consensus – Independent validator data streams finalized through a shared layer, removing bottlenecks.
  • Accelerated Sequential Execution – Native code compilation for maximum CPU efficiency.
  • IceDB – A custom database with nanosecond cache reads and deterministic performance under heavy load.
  • Advanced Compression & BLS Aggregation – Cutting bandwidth demands and sustaining peak throughput.

Together, these innovations position Somnia as the fastest and most cost-effective EVM chain available.

Institutional and Enterprise Momentum

The Somnia ecosystem is already expanding rapidly, with 70+ partners across gaming, DeFi, AI, and social applications. Integrations with OpenSea, LayerZero, Sequence, Ankr, DIA, and Thirdweb provide developer familiarity and cross-chain interoperability. Enterprise partners including Google Cloud, Fireblocks and BitGo are delivering the security and infrastructure required for large-scale institutional adoption.

Institutional staking is available from Day One. Pier Two, the fastest growing professional staking service provider, has joined Somnia’s validator set to provide non-custodial staking via top-tier custodians. With ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Type I and SOC 2 Type II certifications, plus multi-zonal 24/7 operations, Pier Two ensures secure, compliant access for institutions, while helping protocol security.

Lowering Barriers for Builders

Somnia is also targeting developer adoption with Somnia Builder, a low-code platform created with Sequence. Builders can deploy onchain applications without deep blockchain expertise, leveraging SDKs for Unity, Unreal, TypeScript, and React Native. Users can onboard with familiar credentials like Google or Apple, reducing friction and accelerating growth.

What’s Next

With mainnet live, Somnia will continue expanding, rolling out performance monitoring tools, and onboarding a new wave of applications. Combining unmatched throughput, developer accessibility, and institutional-grade infrastructure, Somnia is positioning itself as the foundation for the next era of Web3.