Sony officially launched the mainnet for its layer-2 blockchain, Soneium, on Ethereum. Soneium, built on the Optimism Foundation’s OP Stack and Superchain, aims to bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3 technologies with intuitive designs, scalable solutions, and seamless blockchain interactions. The mainnet release follows the debut of its Ethereum-based layer-2 testnet in August 2023.
During the testnet phase, Soneium achieved over 14 million accounts and more than 47 million verified transactions, showcasing its ability to handle high transaction volumes while offering a user-friendly environment for developers and users. Operating on top of Ethereum Layer 1, Soneium utilizes the Optimism Foundation’s OP Stack to ensure EVM compatibility and scalability, addressing common blockchain challenges like high fees and slow transaction speeds while remaining developer-friendly and enhancing accessibility for developers and users.
The platform enhances Web3 accessibility by featuring integrated web-based wallets, social login options, and a developer-friendly ecosystem through Soneium Minato. It also supports easy interaction with blockchain products, catering to a broader user base.
In February 2025, Soneium will launch an NFT-based fan marketing platform under SNFT Inc., aiming to revolutionize fan engagement by enabling businesses to create NFTs and analyze fan interaction data conveniently. The former S.BLOX exchange, now WhaleFin, will facilitate the purchase of crypto assets, streamlining entry into the blockchain ecosystem as cryptocurrencies play a central role in transactions within the platform.
Furthermore, the Soneium Spark incubation program, initiated in September 2024, has nurtured innovation by selecting 32 projects from over 1,700 applications. These projects, developed on Soneium Minato, demonstrate the network’s ability to support diverse applications, showcasing its potential for a wide range of use cases.
