Sony Launches Soneium Mainnet
Sony has officially launched the mainnet of Soneium, its Ethereum layer-2 blockchain, as announced in a statement shared with CryptoSlate. Soneium utilizes the OP Stack infrastructure developed by the Optimism Foundation to provide streamlined blockchain experiences.
Key Features of Soneium
- Soneium ecosystem includes Sony’s NFT-focused fan engagement platform and the Soneium Spark incubator.
- During the testnet phase, Soneium Minato hosted over 32 projects for the Spark incubation program.
- Over 14 million accounts and 47 million transactions are now part of the Soneium network.
Sony’s Vision for Soneium
Sony positions Soneium as a foundational layer for a decentralized internet, aiming to connect Web2 audiences with Web3 technologies. The platform empowers creators with tools to protect intellectual property and foster innovative ideas.
“Our vision with Soneium is simple but ambitious: to build an open internet where creativity flows freely and fairly, and to empower the next wave of users to embrace web3.” – Sota Watanabe, Director of Sony Block Solutions Labs
Sony’s New Projects in Crypto
Sony has also introduced two new projects in the crypto ecosystem, including a fan marketing platform and an S. Blox exchange.
Fan Marketing Platform by SNFT Inc.
- Designed for brands, creators, and enterprises to use NFTs for fan engagement and marketing.
- Simplifies NFT issuance and data analysis, offering an integrated web-based wallet with social login.
- Plans to pilot the platform with Sony’s entertainment subsidiaries in February 2025.
S.BLOX Exchange Services
- Revamped crypto asset exchange platform, replacing “WhaleFin” with broader currency support and improved interface.
- New mobile app in development to enhance user experience.
- Offering BTC rewards for new accounts and trades, alongside an NFT distribution campaign in February 2025.
