In the Web3 gaming space, players often encounter some frustrating issues. Imagine you're in an intense gaming battle, about to defeat the final BOSS, when suddenly, due to blockchain network congestion, your character becomes unresponsive, leading to a devastating loss. Or, you want to share a game item with a fren, only to find that the transfer fees are more expensive than the item itself. These problems have deterred many players.

However, a project called Somnia Network may change this situation. It is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 Blockchain designed specifically for gaming and entertainment. Its goals are quite ambitious: not only to outperform Web3 games in performance compared to Web2 but also to support millions of users online simultaneously, all running on-chain without relying on any off-chain solutions.

The performance data of Somnia Network is impressive. It claims that the transaction throughput can reach an astonishing 1 million TPS (transactions per second). In the mainnet test on September 9, 2025, a single Block achieved 4221 TPS. What does this number mean? Traditional Blockchains can only handle tens to thousands of transactions per second, while Somnia Network's million-level TPS means it can process hundreds of thousands of game operations per second.

This performance advantage can improve the gaming experience in multiple ways. Whether it's large-scale multiplayer online battles, real-time combat modes, or numerous players trading items simultaneously, Somnia Network has the capability to handle it effortlessly, without any network congestion. It's like during peak traffic hours, ordinary players are slowly moving along congested main roads, while users of Somnia Network can speed freely on dedicated express lanes.

If Somnia Network can deliver on its promised performance, it could represent a significant breakthrough in the Web3 gaming space. It has the potential to address many of the technical bottlenecks currently faced by Web3 games, providing players with a smoother and more enjoyable gaming experience. However, we also need to maintain a cautiously optimistic attitude and wait for more real-world applications and user feedback to verify whether these ambitious goals can truly be realized.