Japanese electronics giant Sony is moving up a gear in Web3 with the launch of Soneium, its Layer 2 blockchain based on Ethereum. đ§© This solution, developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs, promises to integrate blockchain into our daily uses, making Web3 more accessible to the general public. đĄ
Innovative technology đ
Soneium is built on Optimismâs OP Stack, an open-source modular framework that optimizes scalability and accelerates transactions on Ethereum. ⥠The public testnet, called Minato, is now available, allowing developers to build Ethereum-compatible dApps in an interoperable environment. đ€ The network also relies on Astarâs zkEVM protocol, increasing its efficiency.
A program to boost the ecosystem đ°
Sony is offering an exciting incubation program with funding of up to $100,000 đ” to support developers and startups that will build on Soneium. Targeted sectors include decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, video games đź, and the metaverse. đ
All this is supported by strategic subsidiaries such as Sony Music and the Sony Innovation Fund, which provide expertise and support. đ¶đŒ
Sony, a key player in the digital future đ
With Soneium, Sony demonstrates its determination to become a key leader in Web3. By combining its technological strength and global presence, Sony is paving the way for wider adoption of blockchain. đ
đ Sources : Cointribune, Cryptoast