Sony Officially launched the Soneium mainnet Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain, as reported on January 14 statement Shared with Cryptocellite.
Sunim Leverages the OP Stack infrastructure you have developed optimism foundation and prioritizes simplified blockchain experiences. Its ecosystem includes Sony’s NFT-focused fan engagement platform, created by SNFT Inc., and the Soneium Spark incubator to support startup projects.
Blockchain technology gained traction during its testnet phase, with Soneium Minato hosting more than 32 projects selected from 1,700 entries for the Spark incubation program. Additional applications were independently developed to span entertainment, gaming, social platforms and finance, contributing to a network that now includes more than 14 million accounts and 47 million transactions.
Sony positions Soneium as the foundational layer for the decentralized internet. The platform aims to connect Web2 audiences with Web3 technologies, enabling end-to-end engagement while empowering creators with tools to protect intellectual property and promote innovative ideas.
Sota Watanabe, Director of Sony Block Solutions Laboratories, said:
“Our vision with Soneium is simple yet ambitious: to build an open Internet where creativity flows freely and fairly, and to empower the next wave of users to embrace web3.”
Sony’s new projects
Beyond Soneium Mainnet Launch, Sony too open They introduce two new projects into the cryptocurrency ecosystem, including a fan marketing platform and the S.Blox exchange.
Fan marketing platform from SNFT Inc.
The platform is designed to enable brands, creators, and organizations to use NFTs for fan engagement and marketing.
The tool simplifies NFT issuance and data analysis, providing an integrated web wallet with social login. This approach reduces barriers for new users, ensuring smooth participation in Web3 activities.
Sony also plans to pilot the platform with its entertainment companies, creating NFTs on the Soneium network to deliver value and deepen fan engagement.
The project will be launched in February 2025.
S.BLOX Exchange Services
S.BLOX Inc. launched A revamped platform for exchanging crypto assets, Replace “WhaleFin” With an improved interface and broader currency support. A new mobile application is being developed to enhance the user experience.
S.BLOX is offering BTC rewards for new accounts and trades to celebrate the launch alongside an NFT distribution campaign in February 2025.
Available exclusively in Japan, the exchange service aims to foster innovation within the Soneium ecosystem.