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. Today is the day. Soneium Mainnet is LIVE! 💿 Launched by Sony Block Solutions Labs (Sony BSL), a @Sony Group company, Soneium is a Layer 2 blockchain that empowers creators, fans, and communities to protect their rights, connect globally, and build an open internet that… pic.twitter.com/4pTxYdueHY — Soneium 💿 (@soneium) January 14, 2025 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.” Watanabe added that it simplifies innovation in meaningful ways, whether it’s protecting intellectual property or connecting with fans around the world. A Step-By-Step System To Launching Your Web3 Career and Landing High-Paying Crypto Jobs in 90 Days.
