entry into the Web3 market as an extension of this innovative trajectory.

Soneium is not just a blockchain project; it’s a differentiated Web3 infrastructure jointly developed by Sony Group and Startale, leveraging Sony’s hardware capabilities and Startale’s software expertise to create synergistic innovations. This combination of a powerful corporate resource base with the agile technological advancements typical of startups promises a practical and scalable Web3 ecosystem.

Japan serves as a strategic base camp, accelerating Soneium’s expansion. The country maintains favorable policies toward virtual assets and the Web3 industry, fostering active collaborations with global enterprises. This environment supports Soneium’s stable growth and global market outreach.

Nevertheless, the successful establishment of Sony’s Web3 initiative requires overcoming numerous challenges. The technological sophistication, regulatory compliance, and enhancement of user experience are complex factors that will influence the outcome. Whether Sony can turn these challenges into opportunities remains to be seen.

This article is derived from a comprehensive report by Tiger Research, a global Web3 research institute partnering with Blockmedia, titled, “Astar-Soneium Alliance: Journey Towards Web3 Mainstream Adoption.” The full report is available on the official Tiger Research website.