# Introduction

Sonic is the highest-performing EVM layer-1 blockchain, combining speed, incentives, and world-class infrastructure, powering the next generation of DeFi applications. The chain provides 400,000 TPS and sub-second finality.

By combining a novel consensus mechanism with full EVM compatibility, Sonic delivers unparalleled speed, security, and scalability. The [S token](https://docs.soniclabs.com/sonic/s-token) is Sonic's native token, used for paying transaction fees, staking, running validators, and participating in governance.

**Key Features:**

* **Sub-Second Finality**\
  Transactions are confirmed and irreversible in under a second.
* **Full EVM Compatibility**\
  Deploy your existing Ethereum app on Sonic without changing your code.
* [**Fee Monetization**](https://docs.soniclabs.com/funding/fee-monetization)\
  Developers earn 90% of the network fees generated by their applications.

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## Network Information

* **Network name**: Sonic
* **RPC URL:** [**https://rpc.soniclabs.com**](https://rpc.soniclabs.com)
* **Explorer URL:** [**https://sonicscan.org**](https://sonicscan.org)
* **Chain ID**: 146
* **Currency symbol**: S