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Sonic SVM Tokenomics

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SONIC Overview & Token Details

Discover Sonic's SVM-powered tokenomics, enabling scalable and customizable sovereign game economies with atomic rollups on Solana via HyperGrid.

Ticker
$SONIC
Listing Price
$1
Total Supply
2,400,000,000
Niche
  • Blockchain
  • Infrastructure
  • Gaming
TGE Date
2024-01-06
Tier 2
Tokenomics
Pre-Investment
Audit
Tokenomics
Audited
Investor
Information

Tokenomics Rating

Rank
#722
Percentile
Top 37%
8
3
3
Economic Policies
83.20
Investment & Valuation
45.93
Utility & Value Flow
69.39
Liquidity & Market Making
-
Distribution Fairness
68.22

Tokenomics Structure (Token Supply, Allocation & Vesting Overview)

Allocation Distribution

Pool Name
Percentage
Vesting Information
Ecosystem & Community30.00%38.2% at TGE , 72 Month Linear Vesting
Foundation20.00%18 Month Cliff, 36 Month Linear Vesting
Investors15.00%12 Month Cliff, Linear Vesting Every 3 Months x8
HyperFuse Nodes10.00%72 Month Linear Vesting
HyperGrid Validators10.00%72 Month Linear Vesting
Early Supporters8.00%12 Month Cliff, Linear Vesting Every 3 Months x8
Initial Claim7.00%100.0% at TGE
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Token Allocation Breakdown (Distribution Fairness)

Category Score
68.22out of 100
Percentile
Top 51%

Allocation Distribution Indicators

Highlights
1
Warnings
1
Alerts
1

Distribution Fairness

Token Allocation Benchmarks (vs Top Projects)

Token Allocation Deviation Analysis

Deviation Status

Public Sale
-7.8%
Medium
Community
+21.6%
High
Foundation
-23.3%
High
Insiders
+1.8%
Low
Investors
+7.7%
Medium

Token Allocation Deviation Analysis

This section evaluates how Sonic SVM allocates its token supply compared to leading Blockchain projects. It measures deviation across key stakeholder groups and determines whether the allocation aligns with proven benchmarks. The analysis helps assess whether SONIC follows a fair and balanced distribution structure or introduces concentration risks.

Overall Deviation Status

High

Token Governance & Power (Distribution Fairness)

Category Score
—out of 100
Percentile
—

Governance Indicators

Highlights
3
Warnings
0
Alerts
0

Token Power

Token Governance Concentration Analysis

This section analyzes who holds actual control over the Sonic SVM circulating supply year over year, with a focus on early stages where governance risk is highest. It assesses whether the governance power of SONIC is centralized or decentralized, and flags any dominance by insiders or investors.

Token Control Status

Launch
Decentralized
Year 1
Decentralized
Year 2
Decentralized
Year 3
Decentralized
Year 4
Decentralized

Insider Dominance Test

Passed

Investor Dominance Test

Passed

Token Inflation Analysis (Economic & Monetary Policies)

Category Score
82.22out of 100
Percentile
Top 17%

Inflation Indicators

Highlights
2
Warnings
2
Alerts
0

Emission Type

Circulation

Token Inflation (Annual Analysis)

This section analyzes whether SONIC token inflation is sustainable over time. We assess how balanced the vesting and unlock schedules are, and evaluate how inflationary pressure may affect long-term token value, circulating supply growth, and investor dilution.

Year 1 Inflation

34.8%

Year 2 Inflation

72.0%

Year 3 Inflation

41.9%

Year 4 Inflation

10.6%

Inflation YoY

Token Unlocks & Emissions (Economic & Monetary Policies)

Category Score
82.98out of 100
Percentile
Top 18%

Supply Shock Indicators

Highlights
1
Warnings
0
Alerts
0

Emission Type

Circulation

Monthly Supply Shocks

Token Unlock & Dilution Events

This section tracks every SONIC token unlock and dilution event across the full vesting timeline. We quantify the size and timing of each release, classify dilution risk levels (low, medium, high), and highlight the largest unlock event by date and percentage of total supply. Charts help understand emission pressure and anticipate potential supply shocks.

Supply Shocks Counter

0 Low Risk
0 Mid Risk
0 High Risk

Highest Supply Shock

13.7%
at Month 13

Detailed Information

Investor Dilution Risk (Economic & Monetary Policies)

Category Score
85.59out of 100
Percentile
Top 15%

Risk of Dilution Indicators

Highlights
1
Warnings
0
Alerts
1

Token Emission, Float and Circulating Supply Analysis

This section evaluates the circulating supply and emission schedule of SONIC, focusing on its initial float at TGE, its dilution profile over time, and how these levels compare with top-performing projects.

Initial Float

18.46%

Best Performer Float

12.34%

Team Float Control

100.0%
Low Control
Mid Control
High Control
At launch, the team controls 100.0% of the circulating supply, reducing the real initial float to 0.00%.

Circulating Token Supply (YoY)

Vesting Release Schedule

Token Valuation & FDV Analysis (Investment & Valuation)

Category Score
45.93out of 100
Percentile
Top 85%

Valuation Indicators

Highlights
0
Warnings
0
Alerts
1

Valuation Comparison

This section compares the tokens valuation and performance to other projects within the same niche. It includes ROI benchmarks from the past year, the last 15 launches, and the top 5 competitors.

Niche ROI (Past Year Blockchain)

+42.04%

Niche ROI (Last 15 Blockchain)

+80.45%

Project FDV Status

Overvalued
Under
Fairly Valued
Over
Sonic SVM is listing at 178.8% higher FDV compared to benchmark listing and current valuation averages.

Valuation Comparison

Token Utility & Use Cases (Utility & Value Flow)

Category Score
82.52out of 100
Percentile
—

Token Utility Indicators

Highlights
3
Warnings
2
Alerts
1

Token Utility Overview

This section analyzes whether the SONIC token has a clear economic role within the ecosystem, and more importantly, why users would hold it over time instead of treating it as a purely speculative asset. We evaluate what utility the token provides, which functions it enables, and how it solves real problems across the network.

Utility Score

82.52
Excellent

Value Flow

Healthy
Utility Type
Status
Description
Governance
SONIC holders can participate in protocol governance and influence network decisions.
Gas Fee
SONIC is used to pay transaction fees when interacting with Sonic SVM games and applications.
Medium of Exchange
SONIC is used within Sonic games as the in-game currency for rewards and transactions.
Staking (DPoS)
SONIC can be staked with validators on Sonic SVM to help secure the network and earn rewards.
Medium of Payment
Users can utilize SONIC to make payments across apps and games built on the Sonic platform.
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Value Accrual, Buybacks & Token Revenue (Utility & Value Flow)

Category Score
62.83out of 100
Percentile
—

Value Capture Indicators

Highlights
3
Warnings
2
Alerts
1
Value Accrual
Status
Description
Staking Rewards
Stakers and validators earn SONIC rewards for securing the Sonic SVM network, with funding sources not clearly specified.
Buyback
50% of all transaction fees are used to buy SONIC from the market and lock it with a 24-month vesting, while SONIC fees and SOL staking rewards are paired to deepen liquidity.
ve-Token Models
Sonic employs a vote-escrow model (e.g. $veSONIC) for governance, where users can lock tokens to gain voting power
Fee Redistribution
No clear evidence that transaction fees are directly redistributed to SONIC holders or application builders.
Revenue Share
No explicit mechanism where protocol revenue is paid out directly to SONIC holders as dividends or profit share.
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Token Buybacks, Burns & Value Accrual

This section is one of the most important layers: it analyzes whether Sonic SVM (SONIC) captures and retains on-chain value and how effectively that value flows back to the token. We examine fee redistribution, staking rewards, buyback mechanisms, burn models, and whether the protocol creates real token sinks that reduce sell pressure over time.

Value Accrual

Healthy

Value Capture

Healthy
$SONIC Token Flow
Sonic tokenomics summary
Governance Utility
Vote with $SONIC
PoS Staking
Stake or delegate $SONIC
In-Game Payments
Spends inside Sonic games
Player P2P Trades
Trading in-game assets
Value Capture Engine
Routes fees & incentives
veSONIC Governance
Locked voting power
Buy-and-Lock Vault
Locks $SONIC for 24 months
Sonic DEX Liquidity
LP pools for $SONIC
Validators & Delegators
Secure network, earn fees
Passive Token Holders
No direct fee share
Staking Rewards
Fees + inflation to stakers

SONIC Tokenomics FAQ – Key Questions About Sonic SVM

What is the utility of the SONIC token?

Sonic SVM has 6 primary token utilities:

  • Governance: SONIC holders can participate in protocol governance and influence network decisions.
  • Gas Fee: SONIC is used to pay transaction fees when interacting with Sonic SVM games and applications.
  • Medium of Exchange: SONIC is used within Sonic games as the in-game currency for rewards and transactions.
  • Staking (DPoS): SONIC can be staked with validators on Sonic SVM to help secure the network and earn rewards.
  • Medium of Payment: Users can utilize SONIC to make payments across apps and games built on the Sonic platform.
  • Access / Feature Unlock: Spending SONIC can unlock access to specific game features and experiences in the Sonic ecosystem.

What is the token allocation for SONIC?

Sonic SVM token distribution allocates 2,400,000,000 SONIC across 3 primary stakeholder groups:

  • Community: 57.00% (Ecosystem & Community 30.00%, HyperFuse Nodes 10.00%, HyperGrid Validators 10.00%)
  • Investors: 23.00% (Investors 15.00%, Early Supporters 8.00%)
  • Insiders: 20.00% (Foundation 20.00%)

What is the vesting schedule for SONIC?

SONIC uses variable cliffs and vesting schedules that change depending on the allocation:

  • Ecosystem & Community: 38.2% at TGE , 72 Month Linear Vesting
  • Foundation: 18 Month Cliff, 36 Month Linear Vesting
  • Investors: 12 Month Cliff, Linear Vesting Every 3 Months x8
  • HyperFuse Nodes: 72 Month Linear Vesting
  • HyperGrid Validators: 72 Month Linear Vesting
  • Early Supporters: 12 Month Cliff, Linear Vesting Every 3 Months x8
  • Initial Claim: 100.0% at TGE

How many SONIC tokens unlock at TGE?

18.5% of the total supply (443,040,000 SONIC) is unlocked at TGE, with the entire unlock going to Community.

What is the total supply and circulating supply of SONIC?

Sonic SVM has a total supply of 2,400,000,000 SONIC, of which 1,081,152,773 SONIC (45% of total) is currently circulating.

What is the token emission schedule for SONIC?

Total length of the full Sonic SVM emission schedule is 7 years, with 24.35% released in Year 1, while the remaining 75.65% is released over the following 6 years.

What percentage of SONIC is allocated to the community?

57% of the Sonic SVM supply is allocated to community focused pools such as Ecosystem & Community, HyperFuse Nodes, HyperGrid Validators, and Initial Claim.

What is Sonic SVM (SONIC)?

Sonic introduces a groundbreaking approach to sovereign game economies through its unique integration of an atomic SVM (Solana Virtual Machine) chain. Designed to revolutionize gaming on Solana's ecosystem, Sonic empowers game developers and players by offering sovereign game economies that roll up and securely settle on Solana. By leveraging the first concurrent scaling framework for Solana, called HyperGrid, Sonic delivers unparalleled scalability, customizability, and composability within the blockchain ecosystem. The $SONIC token forms the core of Sonic's tokenomics, facilitating key functionalities such as incentivizing developers, powering in-game transactions, and fostering economic self-sovereignty for game ecosystems. This tokenomic architecture ensures efficient settlement while enabling each game to maintain its unique economy, eliminating dependence on external infrastructure. Sonic's innovative adoption of HyperGrid marks a significant technological shift. This framework enhances scalability by orchestrating multiple Game Grids—independent yet interconnected gaming networks—while ensuring seamless integration with Solana's native composability features. HyperGrid allows Sonic to scale naturally, supporting high transaction throughput without compromising decentralization or security. Additionally, it introduces customizable options for game-specific economic models, making it ideal for diverse gaming projects. Built with a vision of empowering game developers and players alike, Sonic positions itself as the premier solution for Web3 gaming on Solana. Its atomic rollup framework, coupled with the technical efficiency of the Solana network, positions Sonic competitively in the blockchain gaming space. Key features of Sonic's tokenomics include: - **Atomic Rollups on Solana**: Secure, fast settlements through sovereign game chains. - **HyperGrid Framework**: Concurrent scalability and composability for complex in-game economies. - **Customizability**: Tailored economic models for individual games. - **Decentralized Functionality**: Empowering sovereign economies within the broader Solana ecosystem. Through detailed technical development, Sonic ensures seamless platform functionality, supporting scalable game economies without sacrificing the high performance inherent to Solana. Positioned at the forefront of Web3 gaming, Sonic's $SONIC token is set to become a cornerstone for decentralized gaming innovation.

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