# Overview

Sonic is the highest-performing EVM L1, combining speed, incentives, and world-class infrastructure for DeFi. The chain provides 400,000 TPS and sub-second finality.

Developers and users on Sonic are supported by several incentive programs, including:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="../funding/fee-monetization"><strong>Fee Monetization</strong></a></td><td>Developers earn 90% of the network fees their apps generate.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../funding/innovator-fund"><strong>Innovator Fund</strong></a></td><td>Up to 200 million S to onboard apps to Sonic and support new ventures.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../funding/sonic-airdrop"><strong>Airdrop</strong></a></td><td>~200 million S to incentivize users of Sonic via an innovative points program.</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

Sonic delivers exceptional performance, enabling developers to scale their applications without limits while ensuring smooth user experiences.

* 400,000 Transactions per Second
* Sub-Second Finality
* EVM Compatible
* Solidity/Vyper Support

The [native token](https://docs.soniclabs.com/sonic/s-token) of Sonic is S, which is used for transaction fees, staking, running validators, and participating in governance.

Furthermore, the [Sonic Gateway](https://docs.soniclabs.com/sonic/sonic-gateway) provides developers and users with seamless access to vast liquidity through a secure bridge connected to Ethereum. With a unique fail-safe mechanism, it ensures user assets are protected in all circumstances.