Sony-Backed Soneium Plans Native Token and Entertainment IP

Sony-backed Ethereum layer 2 network Soneium has announced plans to issue a native ecosystem token called SONEIUM as part of its expansion into tokenized entertainment rights, music, anime, and gaming. According to an announcement from the network, the proposed token will connect creators, intellectual property owners, developers, fans, and investors across an ecosystem supporting over 250 applications.

The network is introducing investment products that allow creators to raise funds through tokenized entertainment intellectual property and royalty arrangements. Soneium will launch its Tokenized IP initiative with Moriusa, a character owned by Tokyo-based entertainment company Super State Holdings, and plans to bring K-pop concert royalties onchain through DayOneDream. Additional proposed products include IP Vault for indirect access to music catalog funds and IP Bond for entertainment business bonds.

Platform and Architecture

A new platform called Soneium Portal will allow users to discover tokenized entertainment projects and participate in their financing. The portal will initially focus on primary sales before adding fan participation features and royalty distribution.

Underpinning these products is the Onchain IP Architecture, a three-part technical system comprising an IP Registry for creative works and ownership records, an IP Graph to track connections between original and derivative content, and an IP Execution Layer to handle licensing payments and revenue distributions through smart contracts.

Infrastructure Development

Developed through a collaboration between Sony Group and Startale Group, Soneium adopted OP Enterprise services from OP Labs in September to support chain operations. Sony Ventures previously invested $13 million in Startale Group through the Sony Innovation Fund in January. Startale reported that Soneium had processed more than 500 million transactions since its January 2025 mainnet launch.

Key facts

• Soneium announced plans for a native ecosystem token named SONEIUM.
• A launch date, supply details, and tokenomics have not been disclosed.
• The network is launching its Tokenized IP initiative with Moriusa and partnering with DayOneDream for K-pop royalties.
• Soneium Portal will handle primary IP sales and royalty distributions.