Sonic is proud to continue supporting world-class blockchain research. We have awarded $70,000 to Professor Burgstaller's lab at Yonsei University, bringing the total funding to $150,000. The lab has pioneered methods that reduce blockchain testing time from weeks to hours, enhancing the development of SonicVM. The new funding will be used for more efficient data storage and larger-scale transaction execution. At Sonic, we believe academic collaboration is key to building a high-performance settlement layer. Together, we are advancing the infrastructure necessary for the future of finance.