Sony Enters the Public Blockchain Space: Can Soneium Lead the Large-Scale Application of Web3?

As a giant in the technology and entertainment industry, Sony has been actively exploring the Web3 field in recent years. From laying out the metaverse to issuing NFTs and investing in quality projects, Sony's Web3 strategy continues to expand. Today, Sony officially enters the public chain track, collaborating with a certain public chain developer to launch the Ethereum L2 solution Soneium based on OP Stack.

The Soneium ecosystem will not only be compatible with existing decentralized applications but also plans to develop innovative services related to Sony's business, bringing blockchain technology into Sony's product line. The official statement indicates that Soneium will be dedicated to supporting creators in unleashing their creativity and enhancing their interactions with fan communities.

Considering Sony's strong presence in the entertainment industry, including gaming, music, and film, we can boldly predict that the Soneium ecosystem may focus on the following directions in the future:

1. GameFi

Sony has many well-known game IPs, such as "Elden Ring," "The Elder Scrolls," and "Horizon." Although large Web3 AAA games may not be launched in the short term, it is anticipated that Sony will leverage these IPs to develop small blockchain games, such as card games.

It is worth noting that Sony should learn from the experiences of other major game companies and focus on "chain abstraction" and "concept abstraction" when developing Web3 games, allowing players to pay less attention to the underlying blockchain technology and concentrate on the gaming experience itself.

2. NFT

Sony is expected to more frequently combine its film IP and music resources with NFTs. Establishing its own IP NFT marketplace can not only reduce distribution costs but also attract collaboration from other IP holders. Previously, Sony has attempted to collaborate with a certain cinema chain to release movie NFTs, as well as with a certain music group to launch digital collectibles for musicians.

3. Consumer Applications

As a Web2 giant, Sony has a vast user base and traffic resources. The official statement indicates that one of the main goals of Soneium is to leverage the various businesses and IP of the Sony Group to create new services, transforming Soneium into an infrastructure that can be used daily. This means that Sony may develop a variety of Web3 applications aimed at ordinary users, such as social platforms, content sharing, and more.

For ordinary users, there may be such scenarios in the future: players can experience NFT equipment in high-quality Sony Web3 games; movie enthusiasts can watch new films and unlock exclusive content through NFT tickets; ordinary users may have their first exposure to cryptocurrency on Web3 social platforms promoted by Sony.

The key to Soneium's success lies in launching high-quality products and services while avoiding excessive hype. If Sony can leverage its advantages in the entertainment sector to create a premium ecosystem, Soneium is expected to become an important force driving the large-scale application of Web3.

It is worth mentioning that Soneium is about to launch its testnet, and its community has just been opened. Interested users can pay attention to related activities and participate in the early construction of the ecosystem.