January 22, 2025
SOON, the Solana Optimistic Network, has launched its Public Mainnet alongside the completion of the COMMing SOON NFT Mint Round 1, which raised $22 million. A total of 3,015 participants contributed to this milestone, including key venture investors such as Hack VC, Anagram, and Hypersphere. The SOON-PILLED NFTs sold out within three minutes of the mint's opening, marking the conclusion of this funding round.
The Public Mainnet now hosts over 20 projects, encompassing wallets, decentralized exchanges, bridges, lending platforms, and more. Users can transfer assets across networks through various solutions, including the SOON Bridge for Ethereum, the Hyperlane Nexus Bridge for Solana, and third-party options like Comet Protocol and Gas.zip. These interoperability features position SOON as a versatile platform for blockchain applications.
The unsold NFTs from the mint round—545 SOON Squad and 179 SOONer NFTs—will be allocated to the community. Remaining SOON Squad NFTs will be distributed proportionally to holders based on their existing ownership, while SOONer NFTs will be reserved for upcoming events to engage users further. Meanwhile, the launch of the "SOON Big Bang" program this week will enable participants to earn $SOON tokens by completing tasks and engaging with ecosystem projects. More information about the second NFT Mint Round is expected in the coming days.
About SOON
SOON (Solana Optimistic Network) is a Layer 2 blockchain platform operating within the Solana ecosystem. It provides tools and infrastructure for decentralized applications, including wallets, bridges, and consumer applications. Through initiatives like the SOON Big Bang program, the platform fosters user participation and enhances cross-chain functionality.
Website: https://soo.network/
X: @soon_svm
About Investors
Hack VC
Hack VC is an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on funding blockchain and technology startups with high growth potential.
Location: San Francisco, California
Website: https://www.hack.vc/
Anagram
Anagram specializes in supporting Web3 projects with infrastructure and decentralized solutions, aiming to advance blockchain ecosystems.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Website: https://www.anagram.xyz/
Hypersphere Ventures
Hypersphere Ventures invests in scalable blockchain technologies, with a focus on projects that expand the utility of decentralized systems.
Location: Miami Beach, Florida
Website: https://www.hypersphere.ventures/
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