Sonic SVM’s First Solana Layer-2 Network, Mobius, Launches In Mainnet 

Most Solana developers build on that network because they have a need for speed, and they know it boasts some of the fastest transactions of any blockchain. But now, they have an even faster option, with the launch of Sonic SVM’s Mobius mainnet, which is the first Layer-2 network for Solana-based applications. 

Having enjoyed a successful testnet phase that saw it onboard more than eight million users and hundreds of decentralized application developers, Sonic’s Mobius will launch its mainnet at 12:00PM UTC today. It’s a key milestone for the highly ambitious project, which aims to enhance Solana’s reputation as the highest performing blockchain in the business. 

Sonic SVM’s Mobius mainnet showcases how it provides developers with everything they need to quickly spin up “game-specific rollups”, or customized L2 networks that will enable Solana dApps to scale with faster transaction times and lower fees. 

Backed by more than $12 million in funding, Sonic SVM sees itself as the cornerstone of Solana’s GameFi industry. It’s targeting that segment because Solana has faced a lot of competition in gaming from rival networks such as Oasys and Immutable X. With its Sonic Virtual Machine-based infrastructure, it believes it has what it takes to outperform those gaming-focused blockchains. 

The secret sauce within the Mobius mainnet is HyperGrid, a horizontal scaling framework that enhances the performance of its SVM chains. It allows developers to customize multiple aspects of their L2s, with support for versatile data formats. Moreover, its cross-compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine gives EVM developers the option to build on Sonic using familiar tools and programming languages. 

As the first SVM chain, Mobius will dramatically enhance Solana’s performance with a dedicated layer for high-traffic dApps, acting as an extension of the original blockchain. 

Solana CEO Chris Zhu said the mainnet launch is a key milestone that highlights the collaborative efforts of its team and various other partners in the Solana ecosystem, including dApp developers and infrastructure providers, who have all worked to make it happen. 

“We’ve demonstrated remarkable traction during our testnet phase, with countless games and dApps deployed and over 8 million users onboarded,” Zhu added. “We’re incredibly excited to see these collective efforts come to life with Mobius, and we can’t wait to showcase the innovative projects emerging from our ecosystem.”
The Mobius mainnet launch coincides with Sonic SVM’s ongoing Mobius Hackathon, which was launched earlier this month in order to drum up further interest from developers in its L2 network. Through the hackathon, Sonic is inviting developers to compete in one of four tracks – attention capital, DeFi, gaming and AI, for the chance to win a share of the $1 million prize pool it has set aside.