The missing backbone of Web3: Sergio on building enterprise-grade blockchain data infrastructure

Why blockchain is broken at the data layer

For all the talk of decentralization, transparency, and permanence, blockchain data is surprisingly hard to work with. Most chains store data reliably—but getting that data in a clean, accessible, and standardized format across 30+ ecosystems? That’s where everything falls apart.

Sergio Capanna knows this firsthand. With a background in high-stakes data environments like Bloomberg and AWS (where he led Amazon Managed Blockchain), he saw the gap: enterprises want to build on-chain, but they’re stopped by fragmented, unreliable, and siloed data infrastructure.

Enter Sonar X.

What Sonar X is solving

Sonar X isn’t just another Web3 analytics tool. It’s a backend solution providing:

• Multi-chain coverage: 30+ chains, with real-time and historical data
• Standardized schemas: Turning blockchain chaos into structured data
• Enterprise-grade reliability: Redundant architecture, validation, checksum
• Flexible delivery: Snowflake, Databricks, SQL, APIs, flat files

Think Bloomberg Terminal—but for blockchain. Sonar X is designed to be invisible, scalable, and dependable enough to serve compliance teams, financial institutions, and DeFi projects alike.

Use cases that go beyond speculation

Sonar X is not just about watching token prices. Its infrastructure enables a variety of use cases:

• DeFi indexing for aggregators and dashboards
• Forensics and compliance for risk management and regulation
• Custody and fund administration for asset managers
• Tokenized RWAs tracking and reporting
• AI agents requiring validated on-chain data for reasoning

If you’re building anything that touches blockchain data at scale, chances are Sonar X is relevant.

The architecture behind the vision

One standout from this episode is how Sergio explains their approach to solving CAP theorem limitations in blockchain. Rather than forcing traditional web infra on-chain, Sonar X builds a middle layer that bridges blockchains' decentralized nature with enterprise data needs.

Standardizing data from 30+ chains isn’t just hard—it’s insane. But by reconciling schemas, building redundancy, and delivering data through familiar platforms (like Snowflake and Databricks), Sonar X removes the friction for traditional teams entering the space.

Business model: Simple and scalable

Forget complex pricing tiers and unpredictable fees. Sonar X charges by chain—one simple annual subscription. No usage limits. No surprises. Just reliable infrastructure that scales with your needs.

And if your team needs help? Sonar X provides engineering advisory to optimize workloads and cut compute costs.

The bigger picture: Why this matters

We’re at a pivotal moment in Web3 infrastructure. Sergio likens blockchain’s current state to where the cloud was in 2006—full of potential, but lacking robust infrastructure to serve enterprises.

His takeaway? The next wave of blockchain adoption won’t be won by flashy dApps or token launches. It’ll come from invisible infrastructure—like Sonar X—that makes blockchain boring, reliable, and ready for global systems like DTCC or SWIFT.

Closing thoughts: Look past the noise

Sergio ends the episode with a clear call: Keep investing in product. Prepare for the AI shift. And most of all, keep pushing for chain interoperability and data standardization. Every new protocol or chain adds exponential complexity—and Sonar X is laying the foundation to handle it.

If you care about the future of Web3 infrastructure, this episode isn’t just insightful—it’s essential.

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