Soneium Selects OP Enterprise for Blockchain Infrastructure Support
Sony’s blockchain initiative, Soneium, has partnered with OP Enterprise, a service developed by Optimism’s OP Labs, to enhance its enterprise-focused blockchain operations. The agreement covers core infrastructure responsibilities, including deployment, software upgrades, and node management, with a 99.9% monthly uptime target and 24/7 emergency response coverage.
Despite outsourcing operational tasks, Soneium will retain full control over its development, governance, and strategic direction. This separation allows Soneium’s engineering teams to concentrate on applications and blockchain functionality while relying on OP Enterprise for network operations.
Soneium, built on the OP Stack, focuses on on-chain entertainment and intellectual property applications, including tokenized IP and royalty distribution systems. The managed infrastructure model aims to reduce operational risks and support the network’s long-term growth.
The partnership does not introduce cross-chain functionality but expands the existing relationship by adding managed operational services. This trend reflects a broader shift in blockchain infrastructure, where companies outsource specialized operations while maintaining ownership and strategic control.