{"id":461173,"date":"2025-01-14T09:29:12","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T09:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/?p=461173"},"modified":"2025-01-14T09:29:12","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T09:29:12","slug":"soneium-blockchain-launches-as-sony-dives-deeper-into-nft-and-crypto-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/soneium-blockchain-launches-as-sony-dives-deeper-into-nft-and-crypto-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Soneium blockchain launches as Sony dives deeper into NFT and crypto space"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/companies\/sony\/\">Sony<\/a> has officially launched the mainnet of Soneium, its <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/coins\/ethereum\/\">Ethereum<\/a> layer-2 blockchain, according to a Jan. 14 <a href=\"https:\/\/soneium.org\/en\/blog\/soneium-mainnet-is-live\">statement<\/a> shared with <em>CryptoSlate<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/soneium-integrates-with-chainlink-to-advance-its-capabilities\/\">Soneium<\/a> leverages the OP Stack infrastructure developed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/coins\/optimism\/\">Optimism<\/a> Foundation and prioritizes streamlined blockchain experiences. 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