Somnia Blockchain From Improbable Enters Mainnet With New SOMI Token
Improbable, a British-based metaverse technology firm, has launched the mainnet for its Layer 1 blockchain called Somnia. The deployment also introduces the SOMI token, designed to support large-scale commercial use cases across decentralized finance (DeFi), social networks, and gaming applications.
Key Milestone After Six-Month Testnet
The mainnet launch follows a six-month testnet phase. During that period, Somnia processed over 10 billion transactions, attracted more than 118 million unique wallet addresses, and saw the participation of over 70 ecosystem partners, according to the company. The blockchain is built to power real-time virtual experiences, aiming to handle commercial-scale demands for speed and responsiveness.
Corporate Transformation and Focus on Metaverse
Improbable was previously known as a leading startup in the metaverse sector, backed by major investors including SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Andreessen Horowitz. In 2023, the company shifted its strategy, selling its subsidiary MPH for nearly $100 million to concentrate on its metaverse ambitions and blockchain ecosystem. The firm's roster of past clients includes Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, and Epic Games.
Expanding Ecosystem and Performance Claims
Somnia's mainnet claims to deliver over one million transactions per second with sub-second finality. Its current ecosystem comprises more than 70 active projects, with partners such as Variance and Maelstrom. The blockchain reportedly supports significant �combined� capital commitments among its participants.
- Processed over 10 billion testnet transactions
- Onboarded more than 118 million wallets
- Secured partnerships with over 70 active projects
Context: Shift in Metaverse Activity
The Somnia launch comes at a time of reduced activity in the broader metaverse sector. Platforms like Meta's Horizon Worlds, The Sandbox, and Decentraland have reported minimal user growth in recent years. Improbable's pivot to blockchain infrastructure signals an ongoing effort to find commercial traction for virtual worlds and real-time digital experiences.
Improbable CEO Herman Narula described the mainnet launch as a key moment for blockchain-powered virtual applications, underlining the network�s commercial-scale ambitions.
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