Soneium: How Sony uses blockchain to connect Web2 and Web3
Soneium is a public layer 2 blockchain on Ethereum designed for scalability and ease of use with the goal of driving widespread adoption.

Soneium is a public layer 2 blockchain on Ethereum designed for scalability and ease of use with the goal of driving widespread adoption.
Circle partners with Sony to introduce USDC on Soneium, a Layer 2 Ethereum blockchain, enhancing digital payments and blockchain integration in Sony's ecosystem.
Sony Bank is launching a stablecoin pegged to the Japanese Yen in collaboration with the Layer 2 Ethereum blockchain, Soneium. This move aims to lower transaction costs and boost Japan's digital asset market, while other leaders like Justin Sun explore gas-free stablecoin solutions.
Sony BSL launched the "Soneium Minato" public testnet for Ethereum Layer-2 developers and introduced the "Soneium Spark" incubation programme for Web3 developers, creating a comprehensive ecosystem for innovation on the platform.
While Sony's initiative offers promising resources for developers, the effectiveness of these efforts in establishing Soneium as a leading blockchain platform remains to be proven.
Soneium represents a significant milestone in Web3 adoption, blending Sony's global reach with Startale's blockchain innovation. As the platform gears up for its testnet launch, it aims to empower developers and users alike, driving unprecedented growth and setting the stage for a new era of blockchain applications.
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