SonicStrategy Creates a Robust Investor Gateway to the Blockchain Economy

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• Crypto is entering its infrastructure era as hype cycles fade and institutional adoption grows, creating demand for transparent, compliant, and revenue-generating businesses that bridge traditional finance and blockchain.
• SonicStrategy gives investors simple, regulated access to blockchain rewards through Sonic tokens, without the need for crypto wallets or private keys.
• SonicStrategy’s validators generate about 7,500 Sonic tokens daily, bringing in roughly $1.18 million a year, and with new funding, stronger leadership, and upcoming validator launches, the company is positioned to scale in a staking industry projected to reach $28B by 2033.

Cryptocurrency has entered a new era that is being shaped less by hype cycles and more by infrastructure. The speculative surges that defined earlier crypto booms are giving way to a slower, steadier growth cycle built on institutional adoption. This shift has created space for companies that can bridge traditional finance and blockchain in a way that is transparent, compliant, and revenue-generating.

SonicStrategy Inc. (CSE: SONI), operating under the parent Spetz Inc. (CSE: SPTZ | OTCQB: DBKSF), is one of them. It has built a structure that allows everyday investors and institutions alike to gain exposure to blockchain economics without needing to hold digital wallets or manage private keys.

“We’re building real infrastructure that produces yield every day. Our validators operate at the centre of the Sonic network, generating revenue while strengthening the system itself. It’s a model that gives investors exposure to the blockchain economy in a simple, compliant way…and it scales as the market grows.” —Dustin Zinger, CEO of SonicStrategy Inc.

The company’s business is centered on the Sonic blockchain, a high-performance Layer-1 network designed for speed, scalability, and real-world application across finance, gaming, and enterprise sectors.

Layer-1 networks sit at the foundation of the digital economy. They are the operating systems upon which decentralized applications (dApps) and financial tools are built. In every major digital-asset bull market, Layer-1 platforms such as Ethereum or Solana have led performance. Sonic, while newer, brings similar technological capability at a fraction of their valuation. With sub-second transaction finality and the ability to process over 400,000 transactions per second, Sonic is designed to eliminate bottlenecks that have slowed blockchain adoption.

The market SonicStrategy operates in is expanding rapidly. The global crypto-staking sector, which allows token holders to earn yield while securing blockchain networks, is projected to reach US$23.7 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual rate of more than 20%. Within that, the validator-as-a-service industry, which supports professional node operators like SonicStrategy, is forecast to expand from US$1.2 billion in 2024 to over US$5.3 billion by 2033, a CAGR of roughly 19%, according to Growth Market Reports. These trends are reinforced by the broader blockchain technology market, which is expected to climb from US$24 billion in 2025 to nearly US$300 billion by 2030, highlighting the infrastructure wave driving the sector’s next phase of growth.

According to the company’s latest presentation, Sonic has a total value locked (TVL) of roughly US$370 million and a fully diluted market capitalization near US$896 million, positioning it as a next-generation blockchain with room for significant appreciation as institutional users increase participation.

“We’re building real infrastructure that produces yield every day,” said Dustin Zinger, CEO of SonicStrategy Inc. “Our validators operate at the centre of the Sonic network, generating revenue while strengthening the system itself. It’s a model that gives investors exposure to the blockchain economy in a simple, compliant way…and it scales as the market grows.”

Bringing Blockchain Infrastructure to Public Markets

At its core, SonicStrategy runs validators, which are servers that verify transactions and secure the blockchain. Think of them as the digital equivalent of bank branches that process payments. Each validator handles thousands of transactions daily, collecting a small percentage fee from network activity.

“We’re a cryptocurrency company that has a large pool of digital assets,” explains CEO Dustin Zinger. “If you compared it to banking, we operate a branch that processes blockchain transactions and collects fees. Our validators earn roughly 5% annualized in Sonic tokens, which we reinvest to grow the business.”

This straightforward model has proven durable. SonicStrategy’s validator operations are entirely owned and managed in-house, with hosting and infrastructure support provided by Sonic Labs at no cost. That means revenue from staking rewards flows directly into the company’s treasury.

As of October 2025, SonicStrategy controls 171 million Sonic tokens, equivalent to about 3.56 tokens per share. Its two institutional-grade validators, one self-staked with over 126 million tokens and another with 37 million tokens, including third-party delegations, make it the largest self-staked operator on the Sonic network.

 Validators run by SonicStrategy generate daily yield and support Sonic network growth.

At current prices, those holdings are valued at roughly US$30 million, producing an estimated US$1.18 million in annualized staking revenue. Additional yields from delegated tokens and DeFi positions add incremental returns without requiring capital-intensive expansion.

For investors, SonicStrategy functions like a blockchain toll operator by earning steady revenue from digital “traffic” on the network while also holding a large position in the underlying token.

Strategic Moves That Define the Company’s Growth

SonicStrategy’s momentum this year has been driven by several key milestones:

• US$40 million token infusion: In September, Sonic Labs, the foundation overseeing the Sonic blockchain, provided a US$40 million in-kind investment of 126 million Sonic tokens structured as a convertible debenture. This strengthened SonicStrategy’s balance sheet and marked an unusually close alignment between a blockchain foundation and a publicly traded company.
• Second validator launch: The company launched its second validator in mid-September, seeded with 126 million tokens. This expanded its capacity, boosted yield potential, and confirmed SonicStrategy’s position as the network’s top self-staked operator.
• Strategic governance alignment: Former SonicStrategy CEO, Mitchell Demeter, transitioned to lead Sonic Labs while remaining Executive Chairman of SonicStrategy. The dual roles effectively tie blockchain governance and public-market strategy together, which is a structure rarely seen in the sector.
• Token accumulation: In October, SonicStrategy acquired 1.35 million additional Sonic tokens during a market dip, showing management’s conviction in the asset’s long-term trajectory

Zinger describes this phase as the company’s “foundation-building period.” “We’re an operating business that sits on a massive pool of digital assets and operates the infrastructure those assets depend on. Our job is to grow that base and position for the next cycle,” he says

A Value Play Inside a Growth Market

While many blockchain firms chase speculative token projects, SonicStrategy’s approach is closer to that of a public treasury or digital infrastructure company. Its value lies in tangible, revenue-generating assets rather than theoretical adoption curves.

The company’s balance sheet directly benefits from any appreciation in the Sonic token price. Every $0.01 increase in Sonic’s value adds roughly C $1.86 million to SonicStrategy’s book value

That structure gives investors balanced exposure with steady income from staking rewards and strong upside potential if the token gains value.

Zinger believes this structure makes the company one of the few accessible vehicles for institutional and retail investors seeking compliant digital-asset exposure. “If you don’t want to manage wallets or hold crypto directly, you can buy shares in us and participate in blockchain income and asset growth,” he says.

 Investors gain exposure to blockchain rewards via Sonic tokens without the need for wallets or private keys.

Building for the Next Cycle

SonicStrategy’s team sees blockchain markets entering what Zinger calls a “base-building phase.” Unlike previous bull markets driven by retail speculation, this one is shaped by institutional adoption and regulatory clarity.

“This cycle has been slow and steady,” he says. “It’s more professionalized now. Institutional players are stepping in, and we’re seeing deliberate, concerted moves rather than retail-driven spikes. That’s healthy…it means the foundations are getting stronger.”

He compares the moment to the approval of the gold ETF in 2008, which quietly sparked a multi-year rise in gold prices. “You’ll have smaller rallies inside larger bull markets,” he says. “Our goal is to be positioned when that next leg begins—strong balance sheet, low costs, and exposure to the right Layer-1 ecosystem.”

Part of that preparation includes plans to up-list to the Nasdaq Capital Market when timing and conditions align. Discussions with U.S. banking partners and underwriters are underway, with the company targeting early 2026 for next-stage growth if market sentiment improves.

The Road Ahead

SonicStrategy’s leadership team brings experience from both blockchain and traditional capital markets. Zinger previously led investor relations at Neptune Digital Assets, one of Canada’s earliest publicly traded crypto firms, while Executive Chairman, Demeter, is widely recognized for launching the world’s first Bitcoin ATM and co-founding one of Canada’s first digital currency exchanges.

Their strategy blends long-term treasury management with infrastructure operations, a model reminiscent of MicroStrategy’s $13 billion Bitcoin treasury, but applied to a newer, faster blockchain.

Over the next year, the company plans to:

• Maintain and expand its validator network.
• Grow treasury yield through optimized staking and DeFi strategies.
• Strengthen alignment with Sonic Labs as the blockchain scales enterprise adoption.
• Pursue its U.S. listing pathway and broaden institutional investor engagement.

“The story here isn’t about speculation,” Zinger says. “It’s about infrastructure, yield, and asset appreciation tied to real network growth. We’re building something that lasts through cycles.”

For investors looking for a clear, regulated entry point into blockchain’s growth phase, SonicStrategy offers both the simplicity of a public company and the economics of an active blockchain participant.

The company’s validators generate steady income, its assets can be verified directly on-chain, and its leadership is closely linked to the team building the Sonic network itself.

As the digital asset market matures beyond volatility and moves toward real utility, SonicStrategy stands out as a bridge between the stability of capital markets and the growth potential of decentralized finance.

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