Why Sonic?
Overview
Sonic L1 is the backbone of Zero Edge, chosen for its unmatched speed, scalability, and developer-centric economics. Below, we detail why Sonic is the only blockchain capable of powering a mainstream-ready, provably fair gambling platform like Zero Edge.
Speed: Sub-Second Finality
Why It Matters for Gambling
Online gamblers demand instant results. Traditional blockchains (e.g., Ethereum) suffer from 15+ second delays, but Sonic’s 400,000 TPS and sub-second transaction finality ensure bets settle faster than a Coinbase trade.
Real-World Impact:
Zero Edge bets resolve in <0.8 seconds – faster than most centralized casinos.
No lag during peak traffic.
Zero Gas Hassles (Roadmap)
Account Abstraction
Coming Soon Sonic’s roadmap includes full account abstraction, enabling:
Gasless UX: Zero Edge will cover gas fees, removing wallet pop-ups and token management.
Social Logins: Users sign up with email or Google – no crypto experience required.
Today’s Solution
While awaiting account abstraction, Zero Edge minimizes friction:
Low Fees: ~$0.01 per transaction (vs. Ethereum’s $0.50–$5).
Fee Monetization: Earn While You Build
Sonic’s 90% fee monetization model allows Zero Edge to sustainably reward users and developers:
Revenue Stream: 90% of gas fees from Zero Edge’s on-chain activity flow back to the platform.
EVM Compatibility: Future-Proof Scalability
Code in Solidity: Zero Edge’s smart contracts deploy seamlessly on Sonic.
Roadmap Alignment
Sonic’s development trajectory perfectly matches Zero Edge’s needs:
Sonic Milestone
Zero Edge Benefit
Account Abstraction
Gasless UX, mass onboarding.
Sonic Gateway V2
Fiat onramps and cross-chain liquidity.
Institutional Tools
Compliant KYC/AML integration for global markets.
Comparison: Why Sonic Beats Alternatives
Feature
Sonic
Ethereum
Solana
Speed (TPS)
400k TPS
15 TPS
3k TPS
Finality
<1 second
~6 minutes*
~2.5 seconds
Fees
$0.01–$0.10
$0.50–$50
$0.001–$0.01
EVM Support
100%
Native
Partial (Neon EVM)
Fee Monetization
90% to developers
None
None
Conclusion
Sonic L1 isn’t just a blockchain – it’s a competitive moat for Zero Edge. By combining institutional-grade speed, developer incentives, and a compliance-ready foundation, Sonic empowers Zero Edge to deliver a gambling experience that’s fairer, faster, and more rewarding than anything built on legacy chains.
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