{"id":17751,"date":"2024-11-20T15:33:17","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T15:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/20\/building-anything-you-can-dream-of-john-vibes-on-somnias-400k-tps-blockchain\/"},"modified":"2024-11-20T15:33:17","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T15:33:17","slug":"building-anything-you-can-dream-of-john-vibes-on-somnias-400k-tps-blockchain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/20\/building-anything-you-can-dream-of-john-vibes-on-somnias-400k-tps-blockchain\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Anything You Can Dream Of: John Vibes on Somnia’s 400k TPS Blockchain"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We recently caught up with John Vibes, Somnia\u2019s Chief Vibe Officer and the creative force behind their content.\u00a0 With over a decade of experience in the crypto space, John has seen the industry evolve dramatically.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In our interview, John shared how Somnia\u2019s newly launched DevNet<\/a> and their \u201cDream Computer\u201d aim to allow developers to build anything they can dream of. He highlighted the advantages for developers building on Somnia, especially its capability of handling 400,000 transactions per second<\/a>. John also explained how this performance unlocks new possibilities like reactive applications. If you\u2019re wondering what Somnia\u2019s cooking up for the future of blockchain, you\u2019ll definitely want to read this interview.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve been in the crypto space for over a decade. How have you seen the industry evolve, especially as it becomes more mainstream?<\/h3>\n

John Vibes: <\/strong>When I got into the industry, the space was not really about making money the way it is now. It was very ideological, with tons of anarchists and hackers who had dreams of changing the world with magic internet money. Wall Street didn\u2019t take us seriously, but now that they do, and in many ways, they have consumed the industry. This cultural shift has been hard to handle because I feel very out of place these days, but I guess at least Wall Street will pump our bags.<\/p>\n

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Somnia is known as the \u201cDream Computer.\u201d What exactly does this mean, and how does it set Somnia apart from other Layer 1 Blockchains?\u00a0<\/h3>\n

John Vibes:<\/strong> When Vitalik Buterin was originally pitching his idea for Ethereum, he called it the \u201cWorld Computer,\u201d so the \u201cDream Computer\u201d is riffing off that early blockchain terminology. We call Somnia the \u201cDream Computer<\/a>\u201d because it has the performance capabilities to allow developers to build anything they can dream of.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

What role has Improbable played in shaping Somnia\u2019s blockchain infrastructure, especially considering their experience with platforms like Yuga Labs\u2019 Otherside?<\/h3>\n

John Vibes:<\/strong> Improbable has played a crucial role in the development of the Somnia Blockchain, and they will continue to be a major partner on our journey.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With Improbable announcing the DevNet launch for Somnia, what should developers look forward to, and why should they choose to build on the platform?<\/h3>\n

John Vibes:<\/strong> Unlike many Devnets that are closed to the public, Somnia is open for public testing during specific hours, which allows the development team to gather valuable community feedback and fully stress-test our network\u2019s capabilities under real-world conditions.<\/p>\n

Public users will be able to test out our first applications with Somnia Test Tokens that can be collected for free from a faucet on the Devnet. These applications will include the first exchanges, NFTs and games. Users will also be able to track the network\u2019s transactions through the block explorer.<\/p>\n

To help early-stage developers succeed, Somnia is launching a $10 million grant program and providing access to technical guidance, funding, and go-to-market strategies, helping developers bring their ideas to life on Somnia, whether they\u2019re building games, DeFi protocols, or immersive metaverse experiences. By joining Somnia\u2019s ecosystem, developers can take advantage of our high-performance infrastructure, ensuring that their applications can scale effectively and reach global audiences.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019ve spoken previously<\/a> about creating a fair and equitable decentralized economy. What are some of the ways Somnia is working to make that vision a reality?<\/h3>\n

John Vibes:<\/strong> Somnia is building a future where the value flows between the participants of platforms instead of flowing straight up to the owners of the platforms. We want to make it possible for people to build decentralized applications where the users, founders and workers have a shared stake and ability to benefit from the large platforms they participate in.<\/p>\n

I see a lot about Somnia\u2019s 400k TPS capabilities. How does Somnia achieve these speeds?<\/h3>\n

John Vibes:<\/strong> There are a few major innovations that make this possible. First, there\u2019s our new consensus mechanism, MultiStream Consensus, where each validator runs its own data chain to increase throughput. We also have advanced compression algorithms, and we\u2019ve also built our own custom database, called ICEdb.<\/p>\n

What are some advantages for developers building on Somnia?\u00a0<\/h3>\n

John Vibes:<\/strong> We\u2019re EVM compatible, so Ethereum developers can work with familiar tooling and easily port over Ethereum applications. We\u2019re also offering a $10 million grant program, along with go-to-market and developer support.<\/p>\n

What are some new use cases and features that Somnia\u2019s performance capabilities unlock?\u00a0<\/h3>\n

John Vibes:<\/strong> 400k TPS makes a lot of new things possible, but one of the most interesting things that we have been talking about is the possibility of reactive applications. This means applications that respond to live events. So, if something happens in the real world, this can trigger an activity in an application. For Example, you can walk into a store and get an NFT for being a frequent visitor. This can also work great for games, where the gaming experience can change based on things that happen in the real world.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Finally, what\u2019s next for Somnia as it continues to grow? Are there any major developments we should be looking out for?<\/h3>\n

John Vibes:<\/strong> We are in the process of rolling out our Devnet now, which will allow the public to test out our blockchain for the first time. We will be allowing whitelisted developers to start building their apps, and we also have a $10 million grant program to help kick-start the ecosystem. After that, we will enter the testnet phase, where the blockchain will be entirely open to public development, and open around the clock for testing. After that, it will be time for mainnet!<\/p>\n

A big thank you to John Vibes for sharing his thoughts and enthusiasm with us. We\u2019re excited to see how his vision for Somnia continues to innovate in the blockchain space.<\/p>\n

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