# Introduction
Somnia is a high-performance, cost-efficient EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain capable of processing over 1,000,000 transactions per second (TPS) with sub-second finality. It is suitable for serving millions of users and building real-time mass-consumer applications like games, social applications, metaverses, and more, all fully on-chain.
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Somnia Mainnet is LIVE. Visit the [Network Information Page](https://docs.somnia.network/developer/network-info#network-details) for Network details.
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**Developers who are deploying Smart Contracts and need Somnia Test Tokens, STT**. Please join the [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/somnia). Go to the `#dev-chat` channel, tag the Somnia DevRel, `@emma_odia`and request Test Tokens.\
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You can also use the Faucet: \
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You can also email `developers@somnia.network` with a brief description of what you are building and your GitHub profile.
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Somnia is supported by [Improbable](https://www.improbable.io/) and [MSquared](https://msquared.io/). Improbable will develop some of the key technical components of Somnia, including the Blockchain, but the project will require a large and active community to fulfill its vision.
