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SodaVariants are how SODAX makes assets usable across networks with liquidity attached.
When an asset exists natively on a network, SODAX uses the native asset directly. For example, SOL on Solana or BNB on BNB Chain. Some assets exist natively on several networks, such as USDC, USDT, or ETH, and SODAX will use the native version wherever it is available.
SodaVariants are introduced only on networks where an asset does not already exist there. They extend that asset into new networks without replacing the native version elsewhere.
What exactly is a sodaVariant Token?
A sodaVariant is a special type of token that in most cases lives on the SODAX Hub chain (Sonic). It acts like a digital "vault" that holds the same asset from many different places.
Visualizing it: If you deposit ETH from Ethereum, ETH from Arbitrum, or ETH from Base into SODAX, they all become the same thing inside our system: sodaETH.
The Goal: Instead of having three different versions of ETH that can't talk to each other, SODAX combines them into one powerful, unified token.
sodaVariant tokens are also used by our partners, allowing our integrated blockchains to offer their users exposure to cross-chain assets. You can see this live with LightLink, where a sodaVariant of SOL would be shown in your wallet as SOL.LL.
How is this different from ‘Wrapped Tokens’?
You might have heard of wrapped tokens before. SodaVariants are different because they solve the problem of fragmentation.
Traditional bridges often create a range of incompatible copies. If you use Bridge A to move ETH, you get "Bridge-A-ETH," but if you use Bridge B, you get "Bridge-B-ETH." Even though they both represent Ethereum, these are treated as completely separate assets that cannot be swapped for one another easily. Worse, each version requires its own separate liquidity pool to be set up and maintained on the new network, which splits up the available money and makes trading inefficient.
In contrast, sodaVariant tokens work like a universal funnel. The sodaETH token accepts deposits of ETH from any supported network (like Polygon, Ethereum, or Avalanche) and treats them all as equal. This allows you to access that value on other supported networks (for example, using it on LightLink as ETH.LL) without worrying about which bridge you used originally. Crucially, instead of relying on small, new liquidity pools for every variant, the system stays liquidity aware. It intelligently routes trades back through the deep, existing liquidity of the original Ethereum blockchain to ensure you get the best possible outcome.
Why do we use them?
Without sodaVariants, extending assets across networks creates a heavy burden for applications. They allow assets to be extended into new networks with liquidity already integrated into the SODAX system.
We use sodaVariants to make your experience smoother and more efficient.
Simplified Swaps: Because all versions of a token are combined into one "universal" version, our automated Solvers can find better prices and routes for your swaps.
Cross-Chain Freedom: They allow you to deposit an asset from one network (Network A) and withdraw it to another (Network B). The sodaVariant acts as the translator in the middle.
Yield Opportunities: In some cases, these unified tokens are used in SODAX money markets to generate yield, as they represent a deeper, more useful pool of capital than fragmented tokens.
Common sodaVariants you might use
If you check your transaction history or view transactions through SODAX, you might see these names:
sodaVariants (example: sodaETH): Combines ETH from networks like Ethereum, Base, Optimism, and Arbitrum.
LightLinkVariants (example: SOL.LL): Provides LightLink users exposure to SOL through one liquid standard.
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