The Metaplex Foundation has unveiled a strategic deployment of its product suite on Sonic SVM, marking the first gaming Layer 2 (L2) solution on Solana. This move will enable game developers to leverage the cutting-edge innovations that have positioned Metaplex as a leader in digital asset protocols on Solana.
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Metaplex will deploy its on-chain programs and developer tools on the Sonic SVM chain. This joint initiative represents an important milestone as it marks the first time Metaplex will deploy its products outside of the Solana mainnet. The collaboration aims to promote the development of exceptional gaming experiences in the SVM chain.
Metaplex Foundation director Stephen Hess said: “Together with Sonic, we are taking an important step forward in delivering a higher-performing and secure infrastructure for digital asset makers and developers. Metaplex developers can now build powerful applications that are fully compatible with Solana while reaping the benefits of the dedicated Sonic SVM L2.”
A new era for gaming on Solana
Popular Metaplex programs such as Token Metadata, Candy Machine, Bubblegum, along with new standards such as Core and MPL-404, will now be accessible on Sonic SVM’s devnet, testnet and mainnet. This expanded availability is poised to expand the capabilities and reach of game developers within the Solana ecosystem.
Chris Zhu, CEO of Sonic SVM, said: “We developed the HyperGrid Framework with a multi-SVM ecosystem in mind that runs on top of Solana. We are very excited to work with Metaplex to develop new and innovative technologies that will be used not only within our ecosystem, but across all other SVMs.”
Metaplex’s participation in the Sonic SVM testnet is expected to significantly expand Sonic’s ecosystem and improve the developer experience for those looking to launch decentralized applications (dApps) on new SVMs. This initiative will provide a robust foundation for the anticipated launch of the Sonic SVM mainnet, ushering in a new era of scalable Web3 gaming.
Zhu further added: “The Metaplex team has proven its capabilities with its previous work developing the infrastructure underpinning digital assets on Solana and we look forward to driving the next generation of Web3 games together, starting with Sonic.”
Metaplex is known for being at the forefront of blockchain technology, providing an industry-leading platform for makers, developers and enterprises to build decentralized applications on Solana and the SVM. Known for powering digital assets including NFTs, fungible tokens, RWAs and gaming assets, Metaplex is one of the most widely used blockchain protocols and developer platforms, with more than 550 million assets across 55 million unique wallets.
Built on the HyperGrid framework, Sonic is a groundbreaking gaming L2 solution designed to introduce customizability and scalability while maintaining native composability with Solana. As the first atomic SVM chain, Sonic is designed to enable sovereign gaming economies on Solana, enabling seamless roll-up and settlement on the Solana network.
The collaboration between Metaplex and Sonic SVM marks a monumental step forward in the blockchain gaming sector. By combining Metaplex’s robust digital asset infrastructure with Sonic’s innovative L2 solutions, the partnership will revolutionize Web3 game development and deployment, giving developers the tools and support needed to deliver gaming experiences of the next generation on Solana.