'Sonieum', Sony's Mainnet Launch

Sony Block Solution Labs (Sony BSL), a subsidiary of Sony Group, launched the 'Sonieum' mainnet on the 14th.

Sony Block Solution Labs is a joint venture between the web3 technology company Startrail and Sony Group.

Sonieum is a layer 2 blockchain that is compatible with other layer 2 blockchains under Optimism's Superchain initiative, such as Base, Mantle, and Mode, based on the OP Stack software development kit (SDK) from the Optimism Foundation.

The Sonieum mainnet prominently offers on-chain services such as △SNFT △Sonieum Spark Incubator.

Participants in the ecosystem can engage in NFT-based fan marketing on the SNFT marketplace or receive support for developing Sonieum-based DApps through the Sonieum Spark Incubator.

According to Sony Block Solution Labs, the testnet conducted before the launch of the Sonieum mainnet recorded 14 million active wallets and 47 million transactions.

In the future, Sony Block Solution Labs plans to expand Sonieum's influence through the protection of creator rights, fair value distribution between creators and fans, and the fusion of digital and real-world experiences.

Jun Watanabe, Chairman of Sony Block Solution Labs, stated, "Sonieum started from the belief that technology should provide opportunities for innovation and collaboration to everyone," adding, "We are proud to create a platform that redefines the relationship between the internet and people, opening new possibilities for global communities and creators."

Sota Watanabe, Director of Sony Block Solution Labs and CEO of Startrail, said, "With an intuitive platform and practical applications, we will enable anyone in the blockchain world to engage in activities such as IP protection and global fan participation."

Meanwhile, the Sonieum Spark Incubation Program, which started last October, received applications from over 1,700 projects, with 32 DApps selected. Some of these will be unveiled with the launch of the Sonieum mainnet.