Japanese tech giant Sony officially launched Soneium on Monday, January 15, 2025. So, what exactly is Soneium? It is a blockchain network built on the Ethereum platform.
This launch aims to expand the use of crypto assets to the general public by offering simpler and more user-friendly technology. However, one big question arises: will this network also venture into the gaming world, particularly the PlayStation brand known for iconic game franchises such as God of War, Uncharted, and Gran Turismo?
Sota Watanabe, Director of Sony Blockchain Solutions Labs, previously stated that Soneium has great potential to attract "ordinary people" to the crypto world. According to him, this network is designed to work behind the scenes as a technical infrastructure while enhancing user experiences in various fields, including film, music, and gaming.
Soneium's official website even lists the "gaming" application category under the "consumer" classification, sparking speculation about the possible integration of popular PlayStation games into the Soneium ecosystem in the future.
However, a spokesperson for Sony Blockchain Solutions (BLS) clarified that there are currently no concrete plans to integrate Soneium's blockchain technology with PlayStation.
"We are very excited about the potential of blockchain technology for the gaming world, but at this time we cannot provide further information regarding integration with PlayStation," said the Sony BLS representative, quoted from Decrypt.
Soneium is designed as a network that accelerates and simplifies transactions on Ethereum, enabling developers to create decentralized applications (dApps) more cheaply and efficiently. Sony's move aligns with the trend in the blockchain industry that increasingly focuses on adoption by general users, beyond the realm of technicians or crypto communities.