Sonic passed it's first major governance proposal with 99.99% approval for a $150M token issuance to expand institutional reach and launch U.S. operations. Key allocations: → $50M for a regulated ETF/ETP custody → $100M for a Nasdaq PIPE vehicle (locked 3 years) → 150M $S to bootstrap Sonic USA, covering US team and infrastructure What This Means for Tokenomics: These changes widen supply and send a strong signal to institutions: → Total $S supply jumps from ~3.41B to ~3.89B (+15%) → New deflationary mechanisms now burn 50% of fees on non-FeeM tx, and FeeM splits 90% to builders, 5% to validators, and 5% is burned "Sonic Labs has committed an initial $40 million of a planned $100 million+ investment into @sonic_strategy to fuel the DAT flywheel. The full $100 million+ DAT raise will drive $100 million in buy pressure on $S tokens as Sonic Strategy executes it's long-term acquisition plan, alongside pursuing a Nasdaq listing." - @SonicAssistant This update elevates Sonic from grassroots DeFi to a hybrid bridge into TradFi. Institutions now have regulated access, the US team is live, and tokenomics favor long-term deflation and builder rewards. What’s next? Seeing how these moves impact adoption, liquidity, and $S value in the months ahead! Image via @Tokenomist_ai