Soneium, the Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain backed by Sony, has unveiled plans to introduce $SONEIUM, a native token designed to bridge entertainment creators, intellectual property owners, builders, fans, and investors. Announced on October 26, 2026, the token will support tokenized IP, enabling creators to seek funding and share revenue through automated splits. The network, developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs, aims to represent the economic value of creative works onchain.
The Soneium Portal will serve as the primary platform for IP discovery, issuance, and investment, with automated royalty payments via smart contracts. Two key products, IP Vault and IP Bonds, will expand investment opportunities, offering royalty-backed assets and entertainment revenue generation. Initial projects include collaborations with Super State Holdings for Moriusa character IP and DayOneDream’s WAVIST platform for K-pop concert royalties.
Soneium’s mainnet, launched on January 14, 2025, already hosts over 250 applications, with approximately $9.38 million locked in its ecosystem. The network runs on Optimism’s OP Stack and supports the USDSC stablecoin for settlements. Sony invested $13 million in Startale Labs in early 2025 to build the blockchain infrastructure.
The project’s strategy includes programmable rights for ownership, licensing, and royalty arrangements. Soneium’s Onchain IP Architecture aims to register works, connect derivatives, and support predefined licensing and revenue rules, integrating Web2 and Web3 audiences through NFT-based fan engagement and funding routes.