Sonic SVM Unveils the First Blockchain Protocol to Turn Attention Capital Markets into Digital Assets – Coincu

A New Way to Measure Value in Web3

Sonic SVM just announced something big: the Attention Capital Market. It’s the first working system that lets developers and users treat attention like a real asset on-chain. In simple terms, it means apps can now track, measure, and reward people’s engagement in a structured way—without relying only on hype or speculation.

Chris Zhu, one of the project’s leaders, shared:

“We’re stepping into a new era where attention isn’t just noticed—it’s measured, valued, and redistributed. This isn’t just tech; it’s an economic shift.”

What Makes It Work?

At the core of this system are four tools that turn attention into value:

• Attention Funnel: This helps track when someone discovers a project off-chain and later engages on-chain.
• Authority Score: Think of it like PageRank, but for Web3, both individual apps and collaborations get rewarded.
• Programmatic Metrics: Every few weeks (called epochs), the system logs wallet activity, transaction value, staking, and more.
• The Attention Flywheel: dApps can use the rewards they earn to fund more user growth—creating a loop that fuels itself.

Behind the Scenes: The Tech Stack

None of this would work without the infrastructure. Sonic SVM runs on the Hypergrid Shared State Network (HSSN). It includes three main node types:

• Relay Nodes – They connect dApps to the network.
• HSSN Nodes – These handle long-term data and make sure it’s always available.
• Grid Nodes – They manage transaction processing and reward distribution.

Together, these nodes ensure everything runs smoothly and fairly.

Shifting the Web3 Incentive Model

In crypto, projects often rely on speculation or VC money. But Sonic SVM is changing that. Now, developers earn based on real user engagement—not just token hype.

Here’s how it helps everyone:

• Builders get sustainable rewards tied to how much people actually use their apps.
• Users benefit from better products made with genuine utility in mind.
• The whole network becomes healthier, with more apps that people really care about.

What’s Coming Next?

The team published a full whitepaper explaining how the Attention Capital Market works. Developers can start testing it on the public testnet in June 2025, with the mainnet rolling out in Q3. To join the testnet or stay in the loop, head to Sonic Game or follow their socials for updates.