Sony's blockchain division has moved from experimentation to commercialization, with the original "Advanced Infrastructure Business Exploration Department" renamed to the "On-Chain Business Strategy Department," integrating blockchain into the company's core strategy. In the future, the focus will be on achieving on-chain integration in the IP field, leveraging Soneium to build on-chain infrastructure for assets such as music, animation, games, movies, and sports, and designing relevant regulatory frameworks. A GP/LP investment fund is planned to attract external capital to accelerate application and entertainment investments; The SPARK incubation program has received over 2,000 DApp applications, with 23 projects receiving funding. The ecosystem also includes the exchange S.BLOX.

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2026-05-21 11:52:18

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ME News message: On April 17 (UTC+8), Sony’s on-chain business head for its Ethereum Layer 2 network, Soneium, said that Sony’s blockchain business is moving from the experimental stage to the commercialization stage. The former “Advanced Infrastructure Business Exploration Department” has been renamed the “On-Chain Business Strategy Department,” repositioning blockchain as a core part of the company’s strategic focus. This year, Sony will focus on exploring the on-chain integration of IP in the IP sector, using Soneium to build on-chain IP infrastructure for core assets such as music, animation, games, movies, and sports, while related legal and regulatory framework design is currently underway in parallel. In addition, Sony is preparing to set up a GP/LP-type investment fund, aiming to accelerate investment in Soneium applications and entertainment sectors by introducing external capital. At present, its incubation program SPARK has received more than 2,000 DApp applications, and 23 projects have already received investment. Sony’s ecosystem also includes the cryptocurrency exchange S.BLOX, which aims to connect fiat currency and digital assets. (Source: Foresight News)

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Don'tBeACoachForBagholders

· 14h ago

Soneium's IP on the blockchain is indeed impressive; transparent music copyright can solve longstanding industry issues.

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NeonUmbrella

· 14h ago

S.BLOX Exchange, a name that sounds like some kind of health supplement

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TacoTreasury

· 14h ago

Putting sports assets on the blockchain is quite interesting. After collectible player cards, is virtual ticket trading next?

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YieldBonsai

· 14h ago

GP/LP funds raise external capital, Sony probably also fears burning through their own reserves.

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Mint-FlavoredGasFee

· 14h ago

Only 23 applications out of over 2,000 submissions; this screening process is even tougher than taking a civil service exam.

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GlowingHotAirBalloon

· 14h ago

Is Sony going all in? From exploration to the strategic division, their ambitions are quite significant.

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