🌎 Sony Launches Soneium Mainnet

Sony’s Soneium Mainnet Launched: A New Era for Creators and Fans in Web3

Sony has officially launched its Soneium mainnet, a blockchain solution designed to empower creators and artists to connect more directly with their fans through **NFTs** and **cryptocurrencies**. This move follows the success of its 2024 testnet, Soneium Minato, which attracted over 15 million wallets and 50 million transactions.

What is Soneium?

Soneium is a **layer-2 solution** built on top of the existing **Ethereum** layer-1, leveraging the Optimism stack developed by Optimism Foundation. This solution addresses common issues in layer-1, such as slow data processing speed and increased fees, by handling data processing on a secondary layer. As a result, Soneium creates a scalable, EVM-compatible, and developer-friendly blockchain.

S.BLOX Exchange and NFT-Based Fan Marketing Platform

Sony has introduced S.BLOX, a simplified exchange for acquiring **crypto assets** for participation in web3 applications. To mark its launch, S.BLOX is rewarding new users with **Bitcoin** and has announced an upcoming NFT campaign in collaboration with Ghost in the Shell.

Meanwhile, the NFT-based Fan Marketing Platform, set to launch in February 2025, simplifies **NFT issuance** and engagement metrics. The platform features integrated web-based wallets with social login options, providing creators with tools to engage with their audiences using NFT-based projects.

Practical Applications and Migration to Mainnet

Developers and creators who used the testnet can now migrate their applications to the mainnet, unlocking practical applications such as fan-driven community events and in-app **cryptocurrency payments**.

Key benefits of Soneium include: