Sony launches its blockchain platform Soneium

Sony has just launched Soneium, an Ethereum Layer 2 platform, after drawing in more than 14 million users over a 4-month long testing period.

The platform has processed 47 million transactions so far, according to data by Blockscout.

Sony Blockchain Solutions Labs announced the Soneium today in an X post. It is Sony’s answer to a more straightforward way for creators and their audiences to access blockchain technology.

Sony’s Soneium focuses on bridging Web2 and Web3

Soneium is a public blockchain based on the OP Stack and Superchain architecture. The focus is on bridging Web2 and Web3 and allowing more straightforward interaction with blockchain technology, since the blockchain space has always been knitted with complex technicalities.

Sony BSL chairman Jun Watanabe told in a press release shared with International Business Times that Soneium’s core belief is technology without boundaries. It aims to “empower everyone to innovate and collaborate.”

He said:

We’re proud to drive the development of a platform that redefines how people interact with the internet, creating new possibilities for communities and creators worldwide.

Jun Watanabe

Watanabe added that it simplifies innovation in meaningful ways, whether it’s protecting intellectual property or connecting with fans around the world.

Sony BSL is shaping the creator economy by expanding Web3 infrastructure across its subsidiaries

The platform’s launch marks a shift in how major entertainment companies approach Web3. Sony BSL says it is building infrastructure to support broader creator economies and is poised to leverage the Soneium platform across its subsidiaries for films, music, and games.

The Soneium Spark selected 32 applications from over 1,700 applicants. While some of these projects may not launch immediately, the selection process underscores strong developer interest in creating entertainment-driven blockchains.

Looking forward, Sony BSL plans to explore new frameworks to protect creators’ rights and ensure fair value distribution between creators and fans. The goal is to bridge Web2 and Web3 with user-centric design and practical, real-world applications.

Sony BSL was formed as a joint venture between Sony Group Corporation and Startale Group Pte. Ltd. in Singapore in 2023. Originally named Sony Network Communications Labs Pte. Ltd., the company rebranded to Sony Block Solutions Labs in August 2024.