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What is Soneium?
Soneium is Layer-2 solution based on Ethereum with integration of Optimism’s OP Stack and Superchain. Prepared with Sony Block Solutions Labs, the project is focused on integrating blockchain to the internet services users know and expect, to create a seamless Web3 experience.
Soneium blockchain
Soneium is based on some fundamental axioms that in many ways define the purpose of blockchain which must be open, high performing, and able to directly solve an array of real world problems for the world: For all and any need across sectors and across the world.
Soneium webpage
This Layer-2 solution’s vision is to enable developers, creators, and the community through enhanced and adaptive technologies with growth-oriented environments.
Key Features of Soneium
Launched on the Ethereum platform, Soneium leverages the secure and decentralized nature of the network but in an environment that has solved the scalability problem and is not associated with high transaction fees thanks to the use of OP Stack in line with the Optimism Superchain concept. This enables Soneium to make a common security layer and integration of multiple chains, improving the TPS and user application.
As a result, Soneium is in a position to enjoy Sony’s backing which may consist of funding and human capital right from one of Japan’s reputable tech giants. More to it, the platform shall offer toolkits to the developers and products such as Alchemy to offer infrastructure, Chainlink to offer solutions, and The Graph to offer data services. Likewise, of the concerned parties, Soneium is planning to integrate other Sony services like Sony Bank, Sony Music, and Sony Pictures for future mass use.
Developed by Sony
Soneium utilises the experience and support from Sony as well as Startale Labs which is a company incubated from the Astar Foundation. This kind of synergy establishes a base that not only meets but also solutions developers’ demands, establishing a paradigm for Web3 development.
Robust Development Environment
According to Soneium, they have a detailed test net that they present as a mainnet, so there is a very slight difference and this is very useful for fine tuning of projects. The framework of the project is built with scalability in mind, and thus there are no limitations to the number of applications allowed.
Developer Support
In order to facilitate developers, Soneium offers different kinds of documents that enable them to start their and progress with their projects rapidly. There is also third-party development toolkits regarding smart contracts creation and usage for dApps with special support sections available.
Bridge
Bridge is the first product that has been released to ensure users get acquainted with the network and enlist on the network. The time it took to bridge is approximately 3 minutes and the fees incurred in gass fees are within $3 to $4. From the list, the Bridge feature entitles users to exchange cryptocurrency with the Soneium Testnet and the Sepolia Testnet. Currently, the product supports two types of tokens: ETH, and Soneium’s faucet token.
Soneium bridge feature
Minato explorer
Minato Explorer can be deemed as a tool which allows a user to monitor the blocks connected with one’s address, contracts, and the amounts spent on gas. They are uncluttered, easy to use and the information on the main site is well presented to users. Since its launch, the Soneium network has processed over 2 million transactions, averaging between 40,000 and 100,000 transactions per day.
Soneium minato explorer
Compared with other Layer 2 networks now in the testnet, such as Abstract Chain (400,000 total transactions) and Dill (800,000 total transactions), Soneium is quite outstanding as of September 8, 2024.
User-Friendly
Soneium has the core value of keeping everything convenient and clean, bringing the Web 3.0 experience to as many people as possible and bringing this superior technology to the masses.
Team and Partners of the Soneium Project
Project Team
As said, Soneium is by Sony in cooperation with Startale. The first team member introduced is Sota, the CEO of Startale company, who founded Astar Network – a parachain of Polkadot platform.
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Project Partners
Soneium has previously partnered with other prominent actors in the crypto sphere such as Alchemy, payment solutions platform and Chainlink, the oracle solution provider.
Soneium partners
Soneium Minato Testnet and Soneium Spark Program
On August 28, 2024, Soneium launched the Minato Testnet and the Soneium Spark program for users and dApp developers. The Soneium Testnet, named Minato, operates on the Sepolia parent chain at https://rpc.minato.soneium.org. Currently, a WebSocket is not available, and its chain ID is 1946, with the symbol being ETH.
Soneium Minato Testnet Guide
The Soneium Minato Testnet allows users to explore the project and potentially qualify for future airdrops. Here are the steps to participate in the Soneium Minato Testnet:
Step 1: Visit here to get free tokens from the Soneium Minato Testnet faucet.
Step 2: Access the Soneium Bridge feature here and connect your cryptocurrency wallet. Currently, three wallets are supported: MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, and WalletConnect.
Sterp 3: Transfer tokens back and forth between the two networks.
Soneium Spark Program
The Soneium Spark program aims to nurture promising startup projects in the Web3 space. Selected projects will receive support from Soneium in areas such as funding, marketing, advisory, infrastructure, and tools. Soneium Spark will choose 30 promising projects from submissions to provide support. Each project in the top 30 will receive up to $100,000 in funding.
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Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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