Sony Group Launches Soneium Mainnet, Says Layer-2 Blockchain Aims To Unlock New Possibilities for Creators
The Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 protocol developed by consumer electronics and entertainment giant Sony Group is now live. Sony Group says the Soneium Mainnet, which is developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs and powered by Optimism Foundation’s Superchain technology, is now operational. The Japanese conglomerate announced the development of Soneium in August of 2024. The consumer electronics and entertainment giant says Soneium’s goal is to “provide use cases that creators and fans can benefit from” through the open and global blockchain technology. “In this early phase, we aim to maximize creators’ creativity, benefits, and fan engagement onchain. By protecting content rights and creating fair profit-sharing mechanisms, we empower them to thrive across both digital and real worlds. Web3 is already revolutionizing finance for the next internet, empowering hundreds of millions of people with a transformative digital experience. Now, together wi...