On June 9, 2025, Soneium, a Layer – 2 blockchain under Sony, announced the launch of the “Soneium For All” incubator program. Here are the details:
Program Goals: The program, developed in collaboration with Astar Network and Startale Cloud Services and supported by the Sony Innovation Fund, aims to accelerate the development of consumer and gaming applications within Soneium’s ecosystem, which has 7 million users. It targets MVP – ready projects focused on consumer engagement, gameplay innovation, and cultural storytelling.
Application Timeline: Applications opened on June 9 and will close on June 30. Winners will be announced in late July, and deployments are expected to start in the third quarter of 2025.
Support and Incentives: Selected projects will have access to a $60,000 grant pool, high – visibility marketing campaigns, technical mentorship, and a chance to pitch at a demo day featuring Sony’s venture capital arms. They will also receive support from Sony’s official social media handles, AMAs, and live stream sessions. Additionally, the Sony Innovation Fund will provide one – on – one mentoring, strategic advisory, and potential follow – on investment. Industry partners will offer discounts and support to winning teams.
Features of Soneium: Soneium has over 1.5 million daily transactions and a total value locked (TVL) of over $215 million. It supports popular IPs such as Solo Leveling, Seven Deadly Sins, Ghost in the Shell, and Sony’s robotic companion Aibo. Through a partnership with Animoca Brands and San Frantokyo, it integrates anime into Web3 via Anime ID. Its fast finality layer, powered by Astar, Altlayer, and Eigenlayer, reduces transaction finality time by over 98%, enabling seamless cross – chain interactions.
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