Gaming technology startup Improbable has announced plans to create a layer-1 blockchain named Somnia, which aims to process over 400,000 transactions per second (TPS). The founder, Herman Narula, stated that Somnia has solved scalability issues that have previously plagued blockchain technology and will target mass consumer applications in gaming, social platforms, and decentralized finance. The blockchain will be EVM-compatible and utilize ICEdb technology to enhance data transfer efficiency significantly. Initial testing has shown promising results with hundreds of thousands of EVM transactions per second. Somnia is designed to support real-time, immersive experiences in gaming and the metaverse, and while it focuses initially on these sectors, it aims to have a broader range of applications in the future. Improbable, backed by Softbank, is well known for its involvement in developing the metaverse and aims for Somnia to enable decentralization in generating virtual objects and experiences without relying on major gaming companies.

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