Soneium Ecosystem Panorama: 60+ Project Layout Reveals Sony's Web3 Ambitions

2025-07-27 17:17:24

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Soneium Ecosystem Overview: 60+ Project Overview and Opportunity Analysis

Sony Group, as a globally renowned technology giant, recently launched the Ethereum Layer-2 network Soneium, aiming to create an open internet ecosystem for creators. As a symbolic move for Web2 giants to enter Web3, Soneium has garnered widespread attention.

Soneium Overview

Soneium is an Ethereum Layer-2 network developed in collaboration between Sony and Startale Labs, built on the OP Stack and integrated with the Optimism Superchain. It is positioned as a universal blockchain platform for creators and developers, aiming to leverage Sony's global influence to promote the mainstream adoption of Web3.

The Soneium Minato testnet went live on August 28, allowing developers to transfer ETH test coins from the Sepolia testnet through the native cross-chain bridge. At the same time, Soneium has launched the Spark incubation program to provide funding and resource support for ecological projects.

Overview of Ecological Projects

In just half a month, Soneium has attracted over 60 projects that announced development or integration plans. These projects can be roughly categorized into the following types:

SocialFi

Yay!: A Web2 social platform with 9 million users is transitioning to Web3.
Metadomo: Decentralized "Loyalty Points" Trading Platform
Layer3: An innovative Web3 task platform with 4 million users.

GameFi

Heal3: A health-themed GameFi where players earn tokens through exercise.
Derby Race: Horse Racing Prediction Game
Metapro: GameFi Development Platform

RWA

All Access: Fan Economy Platform
OpenEden: On-chain US Treasury Bond Protocol
DeStore Network: Web3 E-commerce Platform

DeFi

Ionic: Multi-chain lending platform
L2X Pro: DEX
Very Long Swap: DEX and perpetual contracts
Algem:LSD Protocol
waveX: perpetual DEX
UntitledBank: Decentralized Lending Platform
Velodrome: Established DEX
Avalon Finance: Multi-chain Lending Platform
C14: Decentralized Lending Platform
Sake Finance: Lending Platform
Neemo Finance: LSD Protocol
QuickSwap: DEX
Solv Protocol: Cash Flow Tokenization Protocol
SynStation: Token Staking Protocol
SoneFi: DeFi platform

Infrastructure

Alchemy: Developer Tools
Graph Protocol: On-chain data query
Sentio: On-chain monitoring tool
Thirdweb: Full-stack Web3 development platform
Pyth Network: Oracle
Sequence: Web3 Developer Platform

NFT

Bluez: NFT Market
Sonova: NFT Market
NFTs2Me: NFT Deployment Platform

Cross-Chain Bridge

Chainlink
Layerswap
Superbridge
Owlto Finance
Orbiter Finance

Opportunity Analysis

With the global influence of Sony, Soneium is expected to attract a large number of Web2 users.
The ecosystem has begun to take shape, with many opportunities for early participation in testing and airdrop activities.
With intense competition among existing Layer-2 solutions, whether it can stand out remains to be seen.
Pay attention to quality projects supported by the Spark incubation program
The rapid development of cross-chain, DeFi, and other infrastructure lays the foundation for ecological prosperity.

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