Sonic Labs is entering a new phase under CEO Michael Demeter, who has shared a long-term roadmap aimed at reimagining how layer 1 blockchains create and sustain value.
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- Sonic Labs CEO Michael Demeter announced a long-term growth plan focused on fundamentals, execution, and practicality.
- The company plans to expand its New York office to the United States to strengthen organizational collaboration.
- The new fee and burn model aims to reward builders and validators while supporting deflationary tokenomics.
Sonic Labs is shifting its focus to sustainable growth based on fundamentals rather than speculation.
In a detailed update on November 11th, CEO Michael Demeter announced a new strategy to transform fast layer 1 blockchains into long-term value engines for builders, validators, and token holders.
Refocus on fundamentals and practical usefulness
Demeter said Sonic (S)’s next phase will prioritize “disciplined execution” and “real economic value” over short-term hype. Strong financials allow the company to pursue growth and new partnerships without worrying about cash flow. The new “fee monetization” model introduces tiered rewards for network participants while increasing token burn to reinforce deflation.
The update also confirmed expansion plans in the United States, including the opening of a New York office to strengthen Sonic’s organizational activities and policy engagement. Sonic Labs is hiring across business development, marketing and sales to better position projects within regulated markets and attract corporate hiring.
Building a sustainable ecosystem
Demeter also noted that Sonic’s growth strategy is focused on turning network activity into measurable value. Builders can earn income based on the transactions they generate, validators receive fixed rewards for securing the network, and token holders can benefit from reduced supply through consistent writes.
The company’s partner platform, GMSonic, will also evolve into an education and content hub, contributing to Sonic’s growing global reach.
The CEO emphasized that price performance remains a key indicator of confidence and execution. “A healthy and sustainable price reflects the strength of our ecosystem,” he said, noting that a token’s value should come from usage and distribution, not speculation.
Sonic’s technology is already among the fastest in the industry, and the new focus will be on functionality, interoperability, and business-focused upgrades. Future Sonic improvement proposals will target real-world adoption and integration with traditional finance, including continued discussion of ETF-related opportunities.
Demeter concluded that Sonic was entering a new phase of disciplined, purpose-driven growth. “The next chapter will take time, but the foundations are strong and momentum is growing every day,” he said.