- Arbitrum expands governance with DAO voting, scaling via optimistic rollups, and plans for a Layer-3 Orbit solution in 2023.
- XDC Network strengthens security with XDC 2.0, integrating BFT and forensic monitoring while enhancing scalability via Layer-2 subnets.
- Sonic revolutionizes blockchain economics with a Fee Monetization model, strategic token burns, and a 190.5M S-token airdrop.
Arbitrum, XDC Network, and Sonic are shaking up cryptocurrency with cutting-edge scaling, security, and economic models.
Arbitrum(ARB) Expands Governance and Scaling Capabilities
Current price: $0.4754
Market cap: $2.04B
The Layer-2 Ethereum solution Arbitrum enhances its network ecosystem through optimistic rollup technology to deliver faster transactions at lower costs. Ethereum provides security features to the platform but it manages to lower costs and increase scalability through off-chain processing and storage.
ARB token holders under the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) model of the Arbitrum network take part in network governance through decentralized decision-making. The system allows token holders to participate in voting for initiatives about protocol modifications along with security council selections and funding budget planning. The upcoming 2023 development plan includes a layer-three solution named Orbit and the developer programming language interface Stylus. Arbitrum will enhance its security features by growing its validator ensemble along with moving its protocol from layer 2 to Arbitrum One.
XDC Network(XDC) Enhances Security and Scalability with XDC 2.0
Current price: $0.09789
Market cap: $1.46B
XDC Network operates an enterprise-grade blockchain protocol devoted to finance trades and physical asset tokenizing while maintaining framework improvements. The network operates with a Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) consensus system which delivers high transaction speed and secure operations and enhanced scalability. With its Layer-2 subnet system users can build tailored sidechains which obtain security from the XDC mainnet.
As of early 2025, XDC Network has over 300 validator masternode candidates, with 108 actively securing the network. Each masternode operator must stake 10 million XDC tokens. In late 2024, the network upgraded to XDC 2.0, incorporating a Byzantine fault tolerance (BFT) security model developed by experts, including Princeton University’s Professor Pramod Viswanath. The upgrade introduced an advanced forensics monitoring system, enhancing accountability and compliance.
Sonic(S) Introduces Developer-Centric Economic Model
Current price: $0.5258
Market cap: $1.51B
Sonic is positioning itself as a high-performance blockchain platform designed to process transactions efficiently while maintaining security and ease of use. The project integrates with Ethereum’s ecosystem, offering developers incentives through its Fee Monetization program, which returns up to 90% of application-generated fees.
The platform is distributing 190,500,000 S tokens through an airdrop, with 25% immediately accessible to recipients, while the remaining 75% remains locked for nine months. Users can opt for early withdrawal at a proportional reduction in tokens. To maintain scarcity and value, Sonic implements a strategic burn mechanism that permanently removes a portion of transaction fees from circulation. These economic strategies aim to foster long-term network sustainability and adoption.
