Sony Unveils Soneium: A New Ethereum Layer-2 Blockchain

Developed with Startale Labs, Soneium aims to integrate Web3 technologies into entertainment, gaming, and finance.

Soneium is a joint venture between Sony and Startale Labs, built on Ethereum's OP Stack technology.
The blockchain will launch a testnet soon, focusing on scalability, security, and user-friendliness.
Soneium plans to bridge decentralized innovation with mainstream applications using Sony's vast distribution channels.
Key partners include Astar Network, Circle, Chainlink, and Alchemy, enhancing Soneium's capabilities.
Sony aims to protect creators' rights and explore new profit-sharing mechanisms through Web3 technology.