Today, we are thrilled to announce that Soneium Mainnet is officially live and accessible for everyone. Soneium enables creators to unlock new possibilities, enhancing fan engagement and leveraging the transformative potential of web3 technology. Together, we’re shaping the next chapter of the decentralized internet, creating a space where creativity thrives, people feel connected and opportunities are distributed more fairly.
It’s hard to believe how far we’ve come. Over the last 16 years since blockchain technology first emerged, we’ve witnessed countless innovations. What started as a nine-page whitepaper has evolved into a global phenomenon, with more than 220 million unique onchain addresses active each month. While this growth is impressive, it’s clear we’re still in the early stages. Today’s decentralized internet reminds us of the late 1990s—a time filled with both excitement and untapped potential. The years ahead will be pivotal for those of us who are passionate about shaping this future.
Sony Group has built a diverse range of businesses with the purpose of ‘filling the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology’. As creators explore new forms of expression, content is expected to become more interactive, enhancing connections between fans and creators. Sony Group has been actively providing value to creators and their fans in a variety of businesses, and Soneium aims to provide use cases that creators and fans can benefit from through blockchain technology.
Today, we launch Soneium Mainnet to open the next chapter of our roadmap. Our ultimate goal is to realize the open internet that transcends boundaries by connecting cultural differences and onboarding people onchain. The desire to share emotion and excitement and to stay connected with someone no matter where you are is a fundamental human aspiration. Soneium is a public blockchain—an open network that welcomes everyone without limitations. By leveraging the OP Stack and Superchain developed by the Optimism Foundation, Soneium provides the public blockchain designed to empower individuals and communities to collaborate, create, and bring emotion to the digital landscape. Soneium is a space for everyone—connecting people, unlocking creativity, entertaining, and inspiring the next wave of groundbreaking innovations.
Official Statement: [Sony Press Release] (https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202501/25-002E/)
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 with creators, fans, and communities, Soneium aims to expand that experience, empowering people worldwide to collaborate, innovate, and onboard more people who have never used blockchain before.
You can get started by visiting Soneium Documentation:
-Public RPC Endpoint -Native Bridge -Block Explorer
From Vision to Reality: The Day1 Soneium Ecosystem
Our testnet results speak volumes. Over 14 million active wallets and 47 million transactions demonstrate the hunger for better creator tools. But numbers only tell part of the story.
To enhance user experience, improve accessibility, and support diverse use cases that drive the adoption of web technology, Sony Group Corporation has also been developing other web3 solutions. These infrastructure services will be core pillars for the expansion of the Soneium ecosystem. Building on this commitment, Sony has introduced additional tools that strengthen the Soneium ecosystem—starting with fan engagement and crypto asset trading.
Sony Group Corporation introduced the Fan Marketing Platform from SNFT Inc. in February 2024, a cutting-edge marketing tool for creators, brands, and enterprises that utilizes NFT minting and is now integrated with Soneium. Sony Group-led NFT-based Fan Marketing Platform provided by SNFT Inc. distributes NFTs with perks tied to various intellectual properties and brands to fans through multiple methods. By integrating NFT distribution with detailed data analysis, it optimizes marketing strategies while offering tangible value to fans and brands alike.
Another exciting development is provided by S.BLOX Inc., the cryptoasset exchange services, which will focus on unlocking new potential for creators and brands, driving innovation across the ecosystem. Through our Soneium Spark incubator program, we received 1,785 applications from creators and builders eager to bring their innovative ideas to life on Soneium. Entertainment apps such as games, NFT, and social apps have been launched along with financial and other apps. These projects demonstrate the vast potential of web3, spanning areas like gaming, music, art, and community platforms. Each one pushes the boundaries of what's possible when creativity meets onchain.
This is just the beginning. We commit to making a place where everyone feels excited and engaged. Let’s be a part of the Soneium community and unleash creativity together.
Join the Revolution
With the launch of Soneium, we’re igniting a movement to transcend social, economic, and regional barriers, empowering every idea to thrive.
This is your invitation to join us. Whether you're a developer ready to build the next breakthrough app, a creator looking to connect more deeply with your community, or simply someone who believes in a more creative and connected digital future – Soneium is your platform.
Let's go mainstream together.
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About Sony Block Solutions Labs
A joint venture with Sony Group Corporation and Startale Group Pte. Ltd. established to build a new network infrastructure using blockchain technology. The company announced the planning and development of blockchain in September 2023, and in August 2024, the company name was changed from Sony Network Communications Labs Pte. Ltd.