Dubai, UAE, March 13, 2025 – Somnia, the high-performance blockchain designed for fully on-chain applications, unveils its initial ecosystem of 14 decentralized applications (dApps) spanning DeFi, gaming, AI, social, metaverse and NFTs. The first wave of these dApps will go live on the Somnia Testnet, starting with Playground, a web-based metaverse experience. Over the coming weeks, additional projects will be activated, with deep dives into each initiative to showcase their capabilities and impact on the Somnia ecosystem.
Why this announcement matters to blockchain enthusiasts
The blockchain space has long been criticized for its inability to scale effectively while maintaining decentralization. However, Somnia’s new partnerships are proving that fully on-chain applications are not only feasible, but scalable and impactful. With projects like Playground, Salt, and Sogni AI, Somnia is positioning itself as a leader in the race to build a high-performance blockchain ecosystem capable of processing millions of transactions per second at a fraction of the cost.
For those unfamiliar with these terms, DeFi refers to decentralized finance, enabling financial services without intermediaries. Gaming and AI bring immersive experiences and intelligent automation, while the metaverse offers virtual worlds where users can interact, trade, and create. Finally, NFTs ensure true digital ownership, allowing creators to monetize their work securely. Together, these sectors represent the future of Web3.
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A Diverse Ecosystem of High-Impact dApps
The Somnia ecosystem is built to support real-time, mass-scale decentralized applications. The launch includes:
DeFi & Cross-Chain Liquidity
- Salt – A self-custodial treasury coordination platform powered by decentralized multi-party computation (MPC). Salt is different from many other MPC wallets because key material is managed and secured using the blockchain itself, making Salt wallets truly self-custodial.
- Standard – A fully on-chain central limit order book (CLOB) and perpetual exchange.
AI & Social Identity
- Sogni AI – A decentralized AI network leveraging distributed computing for high-speed image generation. Users contribute device power in “Worker Mode” to earn Sogni tokens.
- ForU AI – The Real-World AI Engine for On-Chain Communities, powering AI-DiDs that bring digital identity to life. Create, own, and tokenize AI Agents that evolve, compete, and drive real-world impact for both Web2 and Web3 communities.
- Otomata – A no-code platform for building agent-based dApps with revenue-sharing mechanics.
- LootMogul – LootMogul is an AI-powered fan-centric gaming and e-commerce platform that enables fans to create, play, and monetize their games and merch using their favorite athletes and sports teams.
Gaming & On-Chain Virtual Worlds
- YOM – A decentralized gaming and cloud streaming platform leveraging P2P Edge (DePIN) technology, enabling AAA-quality game streaming to any device.
- Lucky Adventurer’s Gambit (Hexaplay) – A turn-based RPG featuring strategic on-chain trading mechanics and PvP combat.
- Maelstrom – A tactical naval warfare battle royale game with fantasy elements and deep customization.
Metaverse & Interoperability
- MSquared – A platform for building high-density virtual worlds with built-in interoperability, enabling users to transfer digital assets across multiple metaverses. MSquared is also enhancing developer tooling for immersive on-chain experiences, simplifying real-time blockchain interactions.
- Playground – A web-based metaverse platform for building and exploring interoperable experiences.
- Dream Builder – A 3D asset creation tool allowing users to design NFT-based avatars, objects, and worlds.
- MML – Open-source technology for building multiplayer metaverse experiences using web standards.
NFTs & Digital Ownership
- Quills – An on-chain digital collectibles project.
Building momentum for a fully on-chain future
“This is just the beginning,” said Paul Thomas, founder of Somnia. “With over 14 dApps already in motion across DeFi, gaming, metaverse, AI and NFTs, Somnia is demonstrating that fully on-chain applications are not only possible – they are happening now. We are laying the groundwork for a scalable, decentralized ecosystem that will enable high-performance applications at levels never before seen in Web3.”
As the Somnia Testnet evolves, more projects will be integrated, further expanding the ecosystem. Developers and creators interested in building high-performance, real-time applications on a fully on-chain platform are invited to explore the testnet and contribute to the growing Somnia community.
For more information and updates, users can visit Somnia.Network.
About Somnia
Somnia is the fastest and most cost-effective EVM Layer-1 blockchain, capable of processing over 1 million transactions per second (tps) with sub-second finality. Somnia’s new multi-stream consensus technology achieves sub-second block certainty and higher transaction throughput. Sequential execution and compression algorithms effectively handle high-density scenarios, increasing the amount of data transferred between nodes by 10-20x.
The custom database IceDB achieves 15-100 nanosecond read/write times, reducing transaction costs to less than a penny. This makes Somnia an ideal platform for building large-scale, real-time applications in gaming, social, metaverse, finance, and other areas, serving millions of users, all on-chain.
Conclusion
The announcement of Somnia’s 14 new partnerships with dApps in DeFi, gaming, AI and metaverse marks a significant milestone in the blockchain industry. With its powerful capabilities and commitment to fully on-chain applications, Somnia is poised to revolutionize the way we interact with decentralized technologies. As the ecosystem continues to grow, it will be exciting to see the innovative projects that emerge and the impact they have on the broader Web3 landscape.
Visit Somnia.Network today to learn more and get involved. Together, we can shape the future of Web3.
