What is SOON?

(Source: soon_svm)

SOON is a general Layer2 built on Ethereum, with a core using the Decoupled SVM as the execution layer and combining SOON Stack with InterSOON to create a complete Super Adoption Stack (SAS) framework. The overall architecture includes three main components:

• SOON Mainnet: A universal Layer2 network that provides high-performance computing capabilities through a separate SVM and settles on Ethereum.
• SOON Stack: A development stack that can build SVM Rollup on any Layer1, supporting Ethereum, Avail, and other settlement and DA layers.
• InterSOON: A cross-chain message delivery protocol based on Hyperlane, promoting the interoperability of SOON components and other chains.

The core vision of SOON is very clear: to bridge the cross-chain communication barriers, optimize the on-chain efficiency experience, and promote the true large-scale adoption of blockchain.

The core technological highlights of SOON

Decoupled SVM

The Decoupled SVM adopted by SOON is its key innovation, decoupling the execution layer (Solana VM) from the consensus layer and settlement layer, making it more flexible, horizontally scalable, and improving efficiency, security, and development flexibility. Advantages include:

• Improve trading throughput and scalability, able to handle high-frequency trading independently.
• Supports different Layer1 and Data Availability (DA) solutions.
• Supporting fault-proof mechanism to enhance network security.
• Reduce consensus resource consumption and improve execution efficiency.

SOON Stack

SOON Stack allows developers to build SVM Layer2 on any underlying chain, such as Ethereum or Avail, and quickly launch through RAAS services such as Caldera, AltLayer, etc. Whether it is games, DeFi, or high-frequency financial applications, flexible deployment can be made according to different needs. The following are typical application scenarios:

• High-performance DEX, games, and instant financial applications.
• Support custom gas structure to enhance user experience.
• Quickly launch multi-chain applications, reduce development barriers.

InterSOON

InterSOON is a cross-chain messaging protocol that allows seamless interaction between SOON Mainnet, SOON Chains, and other L1s, enabling true asset-native interoperability and smart contract cross-chain triggering. Its features include:

• No need to package assets or bridge contracts.
• Maintain the native liquidity of assets and avoid fragmentation of liquidity.
• Reduce transaction fees and delays, suitable for cross-chain DeFi applications.

Dual-core strategy for the popularization of blockchain SOON

The understanding of SOON’s popularity is divided into two technological pillars:

• High-performance virtual machine deployed on mainstream L1 (such as BTC, ETH, TON): adopting SVM as the standard to improve execution efficiency and reduce transaction costs.
• Enable native communication between chains through InterSOON: Developers can connect applications across multiple chains, unrestricted by a single ecosystem.

SOON token economics

$SOON is the core token of the SOON ecosystem, undertaking multiple functions such as governance, incentives, and transactions. The initial total supply is 1 billion tokens, with an annual inflation rate of around 3%, used to support continuous ecological rewards and validator staking incentives. The token distribution is as follows:

• Community holdings (51%): distributed through fair launches and long-term contribution feedback forms, maintaining decentralized governance and user participation.
• Ecological Fund (25%): support cooperation, developer incentives, integration plans, and strategic investments.
• Airdrop and Liquidity (8%): Allocated to early supporters and liquidity markets to enhance market activity and participation.
• Foundation and Treasury (6%): For the long-term development and emergency reserve purposes of SOON.
• Team and Core Builders (10%): Allocated to contributors who participated in the initial design, development, and promotion of the project, ensuring interests are aligned with the vision.

(Source: soon_svm)

Token Usage

• Governance feature: $SOON holders can participate in protocol upgrade proposals, community resource allocation, treasury management, and other key decisions.
• Native assets: Transactions and deployments on the SOON Mainnet and all SOON Chains are settled in $SOON.
• Ecological incentives: distributed to infrastructure construction, application developers, and partners through rewards, contributions, and builder support programs.
• Staking and Security Guarantee: The verification mechanism of the future network will be driven by staking through $SOON, providing a 3% annualized incentive, forming a fast but secure finality mechanism.

Spot trading of SOON will start at 17:00 on May 23, 2025 (UTC+8)https://www.gate.com/trade/SOON_USDT

Summary

SOON is not only another Layer2, but also the driving engine for the future adoption of Web3. It not only serves Solana users, but also serves as a bridge for establishing a unified language and interoperable foundation for the entire blockchain industry. When InterSOON becomes the high-speed highway for interchain messages, SOON Stack simplifies the deployment threshold, and Decoupled SVM provides outstanding performance advantages, what we see is not just technological overlay, but the concretization of the decentralized future. $SOON is the blood behind all of this, permeating the flow of value, driving decision-making participation, and connecting applications and communities.