Sony has launched Soneium, an Ethereum Layer-2 solution, on August 23, 2024, aimed at enhancing Web3 innovation and promoting blockchain technology.

Developed through a partnership between Sony Group and Startale, Soneium is backed by the newly established Sony Block Solutions Labs.

This integration will enable Soneium's technical infrastructure to leverage the Superchain ecosystem, utilizing Optimism’s OP Stack technology to enhance transaction efficiency.

Soneium will also incorporate Chainlink's Data Feeds into its Minato Testnet, providing essential off-chain data for decentralized finance applications.

Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov noted that the mainnet availability of CCIP simplifies the adoption of cross-chain solutions for developers.

Since its launch, Soneium has gained significant attention, as evidenced by a notable increase in mentions on Google Trends.

The platform's testnet has already processed over 3.3 million transactions and created more than 200,000 wallets, indicating strong user engagement.

Chainlink Labs' Chief Business Officer, Johann Eid, expressed optimism about the collaboration, suggesting that Soneium is well-positioned to lead the transition from Web2 to Web3.

Soneium aims to facilitate practical applications in entertainment, gaming, and finance, making blockchain technology accessible to a broader audience.

As part of the Chainlink Scale program, Soneium has integrated with Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), which will serve as its main cross-chain infrastructure.

The Chainlink Scale program is designed to promote sustainable growth within blockchain and Layer-2 ecosystems by providing affordable Oracle services.

As of now, Chainlink's LINK token has seen a price surge of nearly 15% over the past week, reflecting growing investor interest in the platform.