Somnia (SOMI) Interview: Building a Real-Time EVM Layer that Supports the Metaverse on Chain

Somnia (SOMI) positions itself as one of the most ambitious Layer 1 blockchains in Web3. Designed as an EVM-compatible, high-performance network, Somnia aims to unlock real-time experiences entirely on-chain through metaverse platforms, gaming, AI-driven social applications, and interactive entertainment. Built using advanced technologies such as MultiStream compatibility, IceDB, and deterministic compression engineering, Somnia is designed to deliver Web2-like responsiveness while maintaining the core benefits of blockchain: transparency, security, and programmability.