Fantom Goes Live with Sonic Protocol: High-Speed DeFi Meets Ethereum Access

• Sonic Protocol positions Fantom as a high-speed DeFi and NFT contender with seamless Ethereum compatibility.
• FTM token upgrade to Sonic tokens enhances ecosystem access but faces market uncertainty during transition.

Following a recent update that Band Protocol has integrated push-based oracles on Sonic Labs, CNF highlighted enhancements in real-time data reliability for dApps, particularly in DeFi and AMMs. Fantom, now operating under the Sonic Labs name, has officially launched the Sonic Protocol on its mainnet.

As described in a Blockmates article, Fantom has been a key player in the equation alongside other low-cost, high-speed networks like Avalanche and Solana.

However, as the blockchain space evolves, it’s evident that staying ahead demands relentless innovation and delivering real value in an increasingly competitive landscape.

The high-performance, Ethereum-compatible blockchain offers groundbreaking features, including processing 10,000 transactions per second and sub-second finality.

This initiative is set to attract developers by providing robust tools for building next-generation decentralized applications (DApps) while integrating seamlessly with Ethereum for broader accessibility.

Smooth Transition for FTM Holders

With the launch, Fantom (FTM) holders can upgrade their tokens to the new “Sonic” (S) tokens via an upgrade portal on a 1:1 basis. This migration allows users to access Sonic’s ecosystem of apps. Free swaps between FTM and S tokens will be available for 90 days post-launch, after which upgrades will become one-way.

Despite these innovations, FTM has seen an 8.47% price drop, trading at $1.23, reflecting market uncertainty about the transition.

Building the Future of DeFi and NFTs

With the Genesis Block created for its advanced smart contract chain, Sonic Labs aims to compete in both the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Non-Fungible Token (NFT) sectors. Sonic Labs will oversee app development on the protocol, while the Sonic Foundation manages governance and treasury, positioning the project as a promising contender in blockchain innovation.

The Sonic Protocol launch follows months of preparation, including the Blaze testnet, which confirmed its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility. Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) has seen a 4.31% decline in the past day and a 6.31% drop over the past week, trading at $3,658.81.