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Somnia’s NFT Ecosystem Heats Up With Collectibles and Game Assets

The NFT community is waking up to the potential of Somnia. We’ve already seen sold-out mints from early flagship projects, commemorative soulbound drops, and soon we’ll have collections tied to on-chain gameplay. In this roundup, we highlight recent launches, what’s trending in the community, and how Somnia is creating a smoother experience and fairer NFT space. 

Quills Adventure: The First NFT Collection to Launch on Somnia

Quills Adventure is the first NFT profile pic project built for Somnia. It features 3,333 hedgehogs called Quills, inspired by Sonic the Hedgehog, and designed to reflect the speed and energy of the Somnia network. Each NFT features a unique version of Quill with distinct traits, outfits, and accessories. 

The project is led by illustrator Quill Panda, who also plays the role of a magical traveler in the Quills universe, with the ability to move between worlds. This lore is also symbolic, as it represents Somnia’s vision of composability and interoperability. The theme caught on, and within weeks of launch, Quills became one of the first faces of the Somnia ecosystem.

A Sold-Out Mint and Early Traction

Quills launched with strong support from the community. Early contributors received a guaranteed mint window. Once that period ended, the public supply sold out in under 60 seconds. The demand was real, and the holders stuck around.

That loyalty was tested and proven again with the release of Quills Adventure, a lightweight game tied directly to the NFTs. In the first 48 hours, over 2,000 holders sent their Quills on adventures. 

The game that’s live today is just the beginning. A larger, more ambitious version is already in development, with plans to expand gameplay, deepen on-chain mechanics, and reward long-term holders.

Somnia x ForU Open Edition: Commemorative Soulbound Rewards for Active Community Members

Somnia is expanding its ecosystem with a new commemorative NFT drop in partnership with ForU AI.

ForU AI turns “who you are” into your most powerful asset on-chain. With a simple social sign-in, you mint an AI-DID, a unified cryptographic identity that connects your wallets and socials, visualized through a creator-grade dashboard. This identity powers the first AI-driven services marketplace, where verified users earn rewards and activate AI agents built to work for them.

This release is centered around community involvement. Each NFT in this collection is soulbound, meaning it is non-transferable. Instead of being a tradable asset, these NFTs enhance your reputation within the Somnia ecosystem.

Minting Details

The commemorative collection is now live on testnet. Here’s how you can participate:

  • Mint limit: Each wallet can mint up to 10 NFTs.
  • One-by-one minting: NFTs must be minted individually.
  • Soulbound: These NFTs are non-transferable and serve as proof of your involvement in the community, not as tradeable assets.

Discord Faucet and Eligibility

To streamline the process, a faucet bot has been integrated into the ForU Discord. The bot distributes STT tokens to eligible wallets using a probability-based model:

  • 70% chance to receive 0.1 STT
  • 20% chance to receive 0.2 STT
  • 7% chance to receive 0.5 STT
  • 0.01% chance to receive 1 STT

Eligibility is based on your engagement in the Somnia Discord. Users who reach Level 2, as well as server boosters and those with an ambassador role, are eligible. No token balance is required, and the faucet allows claims once every 12 hours, ensuring the focus remains on contribution rather than speculation.

The minting window will remain open for at least one month. During this period, we will track community engagement and gather valuable insights for future NFT drops.

Roughly two weeks after launch, a verification task will go live. To complete it, users must:

This role is intended for community recognition and light perks such as boosted giveaway entries. This drop is not a speculative event. It is a test of on-chain reputation tools and community incentives. The Somnia x ForU NFTs mark a small but meaningful step toward building systems where value follows contribution. If you are active in the community, you already qualify. If you are new, there is still time to get involved.

Coming Soon: Collectable Game NFTs! 

If you’ve been paying attention you’ve probably noticed that Somnia has been announcing new games every single week, with many of them coming onboard through the Dream Catalyst accelerator program, or independently with Uprising Labs. Since these are Web3 games, they will, of course, have many on-chain elements, including NFTs.

One of the first gaming NFT collections to launch will be for Dark Table CCG, the world’s first Cross-Collectible (C2) Card Game. Built from the ground up for strategic multiplayer gameplay, Dark Table blends bluffing, deck-building, and a grim Lovecraftian theme into a 4-player card experience that’s fast, chaotic, and deeply replayable. 

Under the Table Pass Collection Details

  • Chain: Somnia Testnet
  • Supply: 1,007
  • Mint Price: Free
  • Mint Date: TBA

Holder Perks include:

  • Access to closed beta
  • A season pass for World Chests
  • Auto-whitelist for the upcoming Origin Key collection
  • Airdropped Alpha Bundle for in-game use

Mint details and more info on future game NFT launches coming soon!  

Get Boosts on Quests with These NFT Collections

Speaking of Uprising, their Genesis collection is one of several NFT sets that unlock point boosts in Somnia Quests, the new ecosystem-wide mission and rewards system. Holders of Uprising NFTs receive a 50% points boost, giving them a clear advantage in community competitions and reward events. Other collections are also eligible for boosts, including Quills and Koda with a 200% boost, Otherdeed at 175%, and BAYC at 150%. MAYC holders earn a 100% boost, and Grillz Gang receives a 50% bonus. Holders of the OG Somniac role will also see boosts on their quests as well. 

NFTs on Somnia Bring Peace to the Gas Wars 

One of the most frustrating things about NFTs is often the minting process, especially for popular drops that a large number of people are rushing to mint from the same contract. Popular launches and big trading days often cause massive congestion problems on most blockchains, which results in higher prices. This phenomenon has come to be known as the “gas war,” because each participant is competing to outbid each other so they can be the first in line.

Somnia puts an end to that. The network delivers over 1 million transactions per second with sub-second finality, eliminating the need for bidding wars entirely. Even under extreme demand, transactions on Somnia are confirmed nearly instantly and at sub-cent costs. This creates a smoother experience for both creators and collectors.

This also opens the door to more creative and flexible mint mechanics. Projects can use real-time feedback, staged reveals, or in-game triggers for drops, knowing that the network can handle it. For players and collectors, it means minting feels like an extension of the experience rather than a stressful race.

As more games and creators launch on Somnia, the idea of fighting through a congested chain just to mint an NFT will feel like a thing of the past. On Somnia, you can focus on building, collecting, and playing, not waiting for your transaction to clear. To keep up with all the new projects coming to Somnia, join our community and dive into the ecosystem. 

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