Sonic Labs' Fee Monetization Initiative Signals Shift in Blockchain Economics Sonic Labs, the team behind the EVM-compatible layer-1 blockchain Sonic, has introduced a fee monetization system designed to allocate a significant portion of network transaction fees toward buying back and burning its native $S token. This mechanism, announced on November 12, 2025, aims to create…
Funding Boost Positions Lighter as Key Player in Decentralized Perpetual Trading Lighter, a decentralized exchange and blockchain network specializing in perpetual futures, has secured $68 million in funding at a $1.5 billion valuation, underscoring a resurgence in venture capital interest for decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. This round brings the company’s total funding to nearly $90…
Resurgent VC Funding in Crypto Infrastructure The cryptocurrency sector is witnessing a cautious rebound in venture capital investments, particularly in decentralized exchange (DEX) infrastructure focused on perpetual futures trading. This trend reflects growing confidence among investors following a prolonged bear market, with total VC funding in blockchain projects reaching approximately $2.5 billion in the third…
