Sonic SVM’s SonicX onboards over 100k TikTok users to Web3

Sonic SVM, a gaming-focused blockchain company, has introduced a new Web3 game on TikTok, according to a press release shared with Crypto.news.

Called SonicX, the game simplifies the process of joining Web3 by embedding a wallet directly into TikTok, allowing users to explore blockchain without the usual complexities.

SonicX is a simple “tapping” game where players tap the screen to collect digital rings stored on the blockchain. These rings, including cryptocurrencies and NFTs, can lead to rewards. The game builds on the popularity of similar “tap to win” games such as Notcoin (NOT) and Hamster Kombat, which gained traction on Telegram.

SonicX’s key feature is its built-in wallet, which allows TikTok users to log in using their existing accounts without the need to manage complex private keys or passwords. This approach streamlines the onboarding process and makes it easier for users who are unfamiliar with blockchain technology to participate.

Players can earn more rewards as they progress through the game and create a viral effect by referring their friends to join.

More than 120,000 TikTok users have signed up since its launch last month, making SonicX one of the most successful Web3 integrations in a mainstream app like TikTok. This may indicate growing interest in decentralized applications, especially among users who have never dealt with blockchain before.

Sonic SVM and Solana

Backed by $12 million in funding, Sonic SVM aims to create a space for blockchain gaming on the Solana (SOL) network. Solana is known for its speed and low transaction costs, making it popular in decentralized finance. But it has yet to become a major player in the blockchain gaming space, with networks like Immutable X taking the lead.

Sonic SVM aims to change this by providing game developers with tools to build on Solana. According to the statement, these tools allow developers to create game-specific networks called Layer-2 aggregations that can process many transactions on the main blockchain faster and at lower cost.