Sony Group Corporation, through its Sony Block Solutions Labs, announced that its jointly‑developed public blockchain Soneium entered mainnet in January 2025 and has already processed more than 500 million transactions.
Co‑development Structure
The Soneium protocol emerged from a partnership between Sony and the Startale Group, a blockchain firm staffed by engineers from over 20 nations. Startale supplied the bulk of the engineering, infrastructure, and developer tools, while Sony contributed brand authority, distribution channels, and decades of consumer insight.
Both entities operate under the joint‑venture Sony Block Solutions Labs, which blends Sony’s entertainment portfolio with Startale’s technical expertise to deliver a scalable Ethereum Layer‑2 solution.
Financial Backing and Market Presence
Earlier this year, the Sony Innovation Fund injected an additional $13 million into Startale, reinforcing the strategic alliance and expanding resources for Soneium’s ecosystem growth. The blockchain now supports over