Sonic SVM is expanding the tap-to-earn gaming model beyond Telegram and into TikTok with their new crypto game, SonicX. This move marks the first time a tap-to-earn game has been introduced on the popular social platform, showcasing Sonic SVM’s strategy to tap into TikTok’s vast user base.
Sonic SVM is a Layer-2 gaming infrastructure built on top of the Solana blockchain. It allows developers to create and scale crypto-based blockchain games by providing a more efficient way to process crypto transactions, reducing costs, and improving speed. Sonic SVM is specifically designed to handle the demands of web3 gaming, where every action—like a tap in a game—is recorded as a transaction on the blockchain. This infrastructure powers the new crypto tap-to-earn game, SonicX, enabling seamless integration with platforms like TikTok.
SonicX is a crypto tap-to-earn game built using the Sonic SVM infrastructure that lets users earn in-game points through simple actions like tapping the screen or completing tasks. Players collect points by shooting arrows through rings or completing tasks like inviting friends or performing cryptocurrency transactions. These actions earn users digital tokens, all while being tracked on-chain, showcasing Solana's scalability.
For now, while Sonic SVM has shared on X (formerly Twitter) that SonicX is "live" on TikTok, it’s actually still in the testnet stage. The link in their announcement directs users to a web application where they can play the game and interact with a built-in Solana blockchain wallet. The game features a leaderboard, and players can also export their private keys to perform cryptocurrency transactions outside the app.
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While the game is designed to eventually be played natively on TikTok, there are hints that it might also be available on Telegram. Players trying to invite friends and earn further rewards are directed to a Telegram SonicX mini-app, containing the same functionality as the web app, where they complete the task. This might suggest a dual-platform strategy to broaden the game's reach.
TikTok’s massive user base—currently over 1 billion active users monthly—makes it a promising platform for the tap-to-earn genre. Sonic SVM's CEO, Chris Zhu, has led the development of the platform, securing $12 million in Series A funding to expand the Solana gaming ecosystem and build scalable blockchain games. Zhu told Decrypt, that even capturing 1% of TikTok’s users would bring in 10 million players. SonicX positions itself as a scalable model within the Sonic SVM ecosystem, with each in-game tap recorded as a blockchain transaction, which is a great test for Solana’s processing capabilities.
Although the game is still in its early stages, the potential for token rewards in the future, and the simplicity of the gameplay, are likely to attract many new users. Players hope for token rewards through an eventual airdrop, though no official announcement has been made yet, likely to avoid regulatory complications.
SonicX aims to replicate the success of games like Notcoin on Telegram, which saw massive adoption. With its integration into TikTok and potential dual-hosting on Telegram, SonicX could revolutionize tap-to-earn gaming by introducing a broader audience to Web3 gaming through social platforms they already use.
Tap-to-earn games, however, are yet to prove themselves as sustainable. Even though we've seen incredible mass adoption at the start in projects such as Notcoin, Dogs, and Hamster Kombat, these projects are still left to prove whether they are more than just seasonal hype or here for the long run. To survive long-term, these games will need to keep evolving and find the right balance between real entertainment and meaningful earnings.
