Sonic SVM, a Solana based Layer-2 infrastructure firm known for its focus on blockchain gaming, has announced a landmark move with the launch of SonicX, the first web3 game directly integrated within TikTok. Since its debut, SonicX has successfully onboarded over 120,000 users.
A New Approach to Web3 Gaming on TikTok
SonicX introduces a novel HTML5-based clicker game, reminiscent of popular tap to earn titles like Notcoin and Hamster Kombat, which found success on platforms like Telegram. However, SonicX’s debut on TikTok represents a shift toward integrating blockchain experiences into mainstream social apps, targeting a global audience.
By embedding an easy to use web3 wallet within TikTok, SonicX removes many of the barriers that have traditionally hindered blockchain adoption. Users no longer need to set up complicated wallets or manage private keys; they can simply log in with their TikTok accounts and begin collecting blockchain-based rewards like NFTs and crypto tokens.
With every ring collected, users contribute to their blockchain history, recorded securely on the Solana blockchain. This on-chain data can be transferred and used across various Solana-based applications, enhancing the user’s ability to engage with other web3 projects.
SonicX’s Embedded Wallet — Simplifying Blockchain
One of the key aspects that sets SonicX apart is its embedded wallet system, which utilizes account abstraction to streamline the onboarding process. This technology allows users to manage their accounts without worrying about private keys, enabling features like password recovery that are familiar to mainstream web2 users.
According to Chris Zhu, Co-founder and CEO of Sonic SVM, “The way we simplified the SonicX login flow on TikTok allows us to tap into a totally new set of users globally. We are eager to further improve the user experience on TikTok and provide the same capabilities to tons of Solana applications.”
Boosting Solana’s Gaming Ecosystem
Undoubtedly, SonicX signals a new chapter for Solana’s gaming ecosystem. Despite Solana’s prominence in decentralized finance (DeFi), it has struggled to attract large-scale game developers compared to competitors like Immutable X.
Sonic SVM’s Layer-2 solution, known as the Sonic Virtual Machine (SVM), aims to change that by supporting game-specific rollups. These Layer-2 networks bundle transactions off-chain, which allows for faster processing and reduced costs.
Sonic SVM’s setup revolves around HyperGrid, a system designed to boost Solana’s ability to handle web3 gaming. By using the Sonic Virtual Machine alongside HyperGrid, developers can create large-scale games that manage millions of transactions every second. This setup ensures that TikTok-based games like SonicX run quickly and smoothly, providing users with fast gameplay without the issues of lag or high transaction fees.
Onboarding the Next Generation of Web3 Users
SonicX has already proven its appeal by onboarding over 120,000 TikTok users, showing the potential of Web3 to reach new audiences. With a billion monthly active users on TikTok, Sonic SVM sees an opportunity to bring millions more into the blockchain ecosystem. Chris Zhu emphasized the importance of this demographic, stating, “Even with just 1% of the entire TikTok population, we are at 10 million users. So I think that’s not a dream anymore.”
The Growing Trend of Tap to Earn Games
The concept of tap to earn gaming, where users engage in simple, repetitive tasks to earn rewards, is not new. It has seen a surge in popularity on platforms like Telegram, with games like Notcoin attracting millions of players. Sonic SVM hopes to replicate this success on TikTok by leveraging the platform’s popularity, particularly among Gen Z and Gen Alpha, who are already familiar with digital currencies and meme coins.
SonicX allows players to collect on-chain rings, participate in daily challenges, and climb leaderboards to unlock blockchain-based rewards. Although SonicX doesn’t officially advertise token rewards, the underlying system hints at potential future token drops, following a model seen in other tap to earn games. This cautious approach ensures compliance with TikTok’s advertising guidelines, while still building a robust user base.
Sonic SVM’s system includes tools for developers, such as growth, payment, and integration support, which help bring games to a broader audience. The company has already partnered with multiple gaming projects to develop a unified platform, aiming to replicate the success of Telegram-based games like Notcoin by establishing a similar network on TikTok. This approach is designed to encourage easier asset transfers between games and foster a more integrated blockchain gaming environment.
About Sonic SVM
Sonic SVM, a Layer-2 infrastructure platform built on Solana, is focused on creating scalable gaming ecosystems that can handle large volumes of transactions. With technologies like the Sonic Virtual Machine (SVM) and HyperGrid, Sonic SVM offers game developers the tools to build efficient web3 games with faster processing and lower costs. The company, which has secured $12 million in funding, aims to strengthen Solana’s position in the blockchain gaming space, empowering a new generation of gamers and developers in the web3 world.
