Sony Group's L2 Blockchain Soneium Announces Mainnet Launch: Making Emotion and Creativity Ever-Present
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Sony Group's L2 Blockchain Soneium Announces Mainnet Launch: Making Emotion and Creativity Ever-Present
Sony's blockchain Soneium attracted over 14 million wallets during its four-month test period, demonstrating its innovative potential in supporting creators and enhancing fan engagement, while driving mass Web3 adoption through user-friendly and impactful use cases.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insights
Today, we are excited to announce the official launch of Soneium Mainnet—the Ethereum L2 blockchain from Sony Group—now open to everyone. Soneium empowers creators to unlock new possibilities, deepen fan engagement, and fully harness the transformative potential of Web3 technology. Together, we are shaping the next chapter of the decentralized internet, creating a space where creativity thrives, people connect more deeply, and opportunities are distributed more fairly.
Looking back, our progress has been incredible. Since blockchain technology first emerged 16 years ago, we’ve witnessed countless innovations. From a single 9-page whitepaper to over 220 million active on-chain addresses each month, this technology has evolved into a global phenomenon. Despite remarkable growth, it's clear we're still in the early stages. Today’s decentralized internet feels reminiscent of the late 1990s—an era brimming with excitement and untapped potential. For those of us passionate about shaping the future, the coming years will be pivotal.
Sony Group, guided by its mission to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology,” has built a diverse business ecosystem. As creators explore new forms of expression, content will become more interactive, strengthening the bond between creators and fans. Long committed to delivering value for creators and content consumers across multiple business areas, Sony Group now aims to provide even more efficient and beneficial use cases through blockchain technology via Soneium.
With today’s launch of the Soneium Mainnet, we’re entering a new phase of our roadmap. Our ultimate vision is an open internet that transcends boundaries, bridges cultural differences, and brings more people into the on-chain world. Sharing emotions, excitement, and staying connected with others is a fundamental human desire, no matter where one is located.
Soneium is a public blockchain—an accessible, open network for all. Leveraging the OP Stack and Superchain developed by Optimism Foundation, Soneium provides a public blockchain designed to empower individuals and communities to collaborate, create, and embed emotion into the digital realm. Soneium is a space for everyone—connecting people, unleashing creativity, entertaining audiences, and inspiring the next wave of groundbreaking innovation.
In these early stages, we are focused on maximizing creators’ creative freedom, revenue potential, and on-chain fan engagement. By protecting content copyrights and establishing fair profit-sharing mechanisms, we support creators in thriving both in the digital and physical worlds.
Web3 is bringing revolutionary financial transformation to the next-generation internet, enabling hundreds of millions of people to experience entirely new forms of digital interaction. Now, Soneium will work alongside creators, content consumers, and communities to elevate the Web3 experience, enabling more people worldwide to collaborate and innovate, while attracting real-world users who have never before engaged with blockchain.
From Vision to Reality: The Soneium Day 1 Ecosystem
Our testnet results have been impressive: over 14 million active wallets and 47 million transactions demonstrate strong demand for a better platform for creators. But numbers only tell part of the story.
To enhance user experience, improve accessibility, and support diverse use cases that drive broader adoption of Web3 technology, Sony Group is also developing additional Web3 solutions. These infrastructure services will serve as core pillars for expanding the Soneium ecosystem. In line with this commitment, Sony has launched a suite of tools to strengthen the Soneium ecosystem—starting with tools focused on fan engagement and crypto asset trading.
In February 2024, Sony Group launched a “Fan Marketing Platform” through SNFT Inc. This cutting-edge marketing tool serves creators, brands, and enterprises by leveraging NFT minting technology and is already integrated with Soneium. The NFT-based fan marketing platform provided by SNFT Inc. distributes NFTs and associated privileges linked to intellectual property and brands to fans in various ways. By combining NFT distribution with detailed data analytics, the platform optimizes marketing strategies while delivering tangible value to both fans and brands.
Another exciting development comes from S.BLOX Inc., Sony Group’s Japan-licensed crypto asset exchange. S.BLOX will focus on unlocking new potential for creators and brands from the exchange side, driving innovation within the crypto ecosystem. Through the Soneium Spark incubator, we received 1,785 applications from creators and builders eager to bring their innovative ideas to life on Soneium. Entertainment-focused applications—including games, NFTs, and social apps—as well as financial and other applications are now live. These projects showcase the vast potential of Web3 across gaming, music, art, and community platforms. Each one pushes the boundaries of how creativity can merge with the on-chain world.
This is just the beginning. We are committed to building a place where everyone feels inspired and involved. Join the Soneium community and let’s unleash creativity together.
Join the Movement
With the launch of Soneium, we are igniting a movement that transcends social, economic, and geographic boundaries—where every idea can flourish.
This is your invitation: whether you’re a developer ready to build the next breakthrough application, a creator seeking deeper connections with your community, or someone who believes in a more creative and interconnected digital future—Soneium is your platform.
Let’s drive mainstream adoption forward—together!
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About Sony Block Solutions Labs
A joint venture between Sony Group Corporation and Startale Group Pte. Ltd. (developer of Astar), dedicated to building next-generation network infrastructure using blockchain technology. The company announced plans for blockchain development in September 2023 and changed its name from Sony Network Communications Labs Pte. Ltd. to its current name in August 2024.
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