Solana Layer 2 Sonic Airdrops SONIC Token to TikTok Users
Solana-based gaming-focused layer-2 blockchain Sonic will airdrop its SONIC token to users onboarded via TikTok.
Sonic developed its SonicX game natively within TikTok, aiming to mirror the success of mini apps created on the TON blockchain for Telegram.
The game has attracted over 2 million users through TikTok, credited to the platform's seamless experience and extensive reach, as noted in an emailed announcement that lacked further details on the token release.
Blockchain games often struggle with user retention due to challenging experiences. By leveraging Web2 platforms like Telegram and TikTok, developers can utilize existing onboarding processes to enhance user experience.
TikTok currently has 1 billion monthly active users, with projections suggesting this number could exceed 2.3 billion by 2029, according to Shopify.
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