Overview
SNR token transactions power the revolutionary Sonr ecosystem, enabling gasless onboarding, stake-based service registration, and UCAN-authorized operations. The unique architecture allows for both traditional fee-based transactions and innovative gasless user experiences.Sonr features both traditional fee-based transactions and revolutionary
gasless operations like vault claiming, enabling zero-barrier user onboarding
while maintaining network security through economic incentives.
Transaction Types
Basic Transfers
The foundation of the SNR economy consists of peer-to-peer token transfers:Simple Transfers
Direct SNR transfers between addresses with minimal gas fees
Multi-send
Batch transfers to multiple recipients in a single transaction
Scheduled Transfers
Time-locked transfers with vesting or release conditions
Module-Specific Transactions
Each Sonr core module enables specialized transaction types with specific SNR token requirements:Service Module (x/svc) Transactions
- MsgRegisterService: Register a new service with TLD domain verification and capability requests
- MsgUpdateService: Update service metadata or request additional permissions
- DNS Verification: Simple DNS TXT record verification for domain ownership
- Stake Requirements: Services must stake SNR tokens based on requested capabilities
DWN Module (x/dwn) Transactions
- MsgClaimVault: Gasless transaction for claiming user vaults during onboarding
- Vault Configuration Updates: Paid transactions for advanced vault settings and WASM runtime upgrades
- Cross-Chain Operations: SNR fees for multi-chain vault management and bridging
- MPC Operations: Transaction fees for multi-party computation within secure enclaves
UCAN Module (x/ucan) Transactions
- MsgIssueRootCapability: Request MPC threshold signing for root capability tokens
- MsgSubmitThresholdShare: Validators submit MPC shares for capability creation
- MsgRevokeCapability: Revoke previously issued capability tokens on-chain
- Delegation Chain Processing: Computational fees for validating complex authorization chains
DID Module (x/did) Transactions
- DID Registration: Fees for creating new decentralized identifiers
- MsgLinkAuthentication: Add WebAuthn credentials or other authentication methods
- MsgLinkAssertion: Link identity claims and verifications to DIDs
- MsgExecuteTx: Execute UCAN-authorized transactions on behalf of DIDs
Fee Structure
Dual Fee Model
Sonr implements a revolutionary dual fee model supporting both traditional gas fees and gasless operations:While basic vault claiming is gasless, advanced operations like service
registration, MPC signing, and cross-chain transactions require SNR tokens for
network security and spam prevention.
Fee Components
MPC Computation
Multi-party computation costs for threshold signing and capability issuance
Stake-Based Security
Service registration fees that are burned or sent to community pool
Cross-Chain Operations
IBC and InterchainAccount transaction costs for bridgeless operations
Identity Operations
DID registration, authentication linking, and credential management
Economic Mechanisms
The network implements sophisticated economic mechanisms:- Gasless Subsidies: Network subsidizes vault claiming for zero-barrier onboarding
- Stake-Based Pricing: Service registration costs scale with capability requests
- MPC Rewards: Validators earn additional fees for threshold signing participation
- Deflationary Pressure: Service registration fees are burned, reducing total supply
Transaction Lifecycle
Gasless Vault Claiming Flow
Service Registration Flow
UCAN Authorization Flow
Standard Transaction Processing
- UCAN Validation: Check authorization tokens and delegation chains
- Module Routing: Route to appropriate module (svc, dwn, ucan, did)
- MPC Coordination: Multi-party computation for sensitive operations
- State Updates: Update module-specific state and emit events
- Fee Distribution: Distribute fees to validators, burn pool, and treasury
Advanced Features
UCAN-Powered Automation
Enable sophisticated authorization patterns:Capability Delegation
Services receive granular, time-limited permissions from users
Agent Execution
Motr Vaults execute pre-authorized actions without user intervention
Subscription Automation
Recurring payments and service interactions through UCAN tokens
Multi-Party Computation Integration
Leverage MPC for secure operations:- Threshold Signing: Validators collaborate to issue root capabilities
- Key Sharding: No single point of failure for vault key management
- Secure Enclaves: WASM-based computation with hardware security
- Privacy Preservation: Zero-knowledge proofs for sensitive operations
Cross-Module Interactions
Transactions can interact with multiple Sonr modules in powerful combinations:Performance Optimization
Module-Specific Batching
Optimize transactions by batching within module boundaries:- DWN Operations: Batch vault updates and data operations
- Service Operations: Group domain verifications and capability requests
- UCAN Processing: Batch capability validations and delegation chains
- Cross-Chain Coordination: Bundle InterchainAccount operations
Gasless Operation Prioritization
Sonr prioritizes gasless operations to enhance user experience:Gasless vault claiming is prioritized by validators to enable zero-friction
onboarding. Service registration and MPC operations use dynamic pricing based
on network demand and stake requirements.
MPC Coordination Efficiency
Multi-party computation operations are optimized for performance:Security Considerations
Module-Specific Security
- DID Security: WebAuthn hardware-backed authentication prevents identity theft
- UCAN Validation: Cryptographic proof chains ensure capability authenticity
- Vault Isolation: MPC key sharding prevents single points of failure
- Service Reputation: Stake-based trust system deters malicious actors
Zero-Knowledge Privacy
Sonr implements privacy-preserving transaction patterns:Best Practices for Sonr Transactions
- UCAN Validation: Always verify capability tokens before execution
- MPC Coordination: Ensure threshold requirements are met
- Gasless Limits: Monitor gasless operation quotas and fallbacks
- Cross-Chain Safety: Validate IBC channel security and timeouts
Fee Distribution
SNR transaction fees are distributed to align network incentives:Validators (35%)
Block proposers and MPC threshold signers receive primary rewards
Burn Pool (25%)
Service registration fees burned for deflationary pressure
Community Treasury (25%)
Development and ecosystem growth funds
Gasless Subsidy (10%)
Funds vault claiming and onboarding operations
IBC Relayers (5%)
Cross-chain message delivery and InterchainAccount operations
Module-Specific Fee Sources
Future Enhancements
Revolutionary Capabilities in Development
- AI-Powered Automation: Natural language transaction commands through Motr Vault agents
- Predictive Authorization: Pre-approve expected transactions based on user patterns
- W3C Payment Handler: Native browser integration for seamless Web2/Web3 payments
- Subscription Automation: Recurring payments through UCAN capability delegation
- Privacy-First Operations: Full zero-knowledge transaction processing
- Hardware Enclave Integration: Dedicated Sonr hardware for enhanced security
- Cross-Chain DeFi: Seamless DeFi operations across all supported chains
- Social Recovery Networks: Trustless account recovery through guardian systems