Sony partners with Chainlink to boost Soneium blockchain growth

Soneium, Sony Group's Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) Layer-2 (L2) blockchain, has partnered with Chainlink (CRYPTO:LINK) to adopt its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) as the primary cross-chain infrastructure. 

The collaboration aims to integrate Chainlink's data feeds into the Soneium Minato Testnet, enhancing blockchain interoperability and supporting Web3 expansion in gaming, entertainment, and finance. 

Sony Block Solutions Labs, a joint venture between Sony Group and Startale, developed Soneium to drive Web3 adoption by addressing real-world challenges with innovative solutions. 

According to Jun Watanabe, Chairman of Sony Block Solutions Labs, “Soneium is built for developers, boasting the ability to handle high traffic, support complex apps, and deliver a seamless onboarding experience. 

Chainlink’s industry-standard infrastructure ensures that we’re providing the best possible experience for the Soneium ecosystem.” 

The integration of Chainlink's CCIP is part of Chainlink's Scale program, which promotes sustainable growth in blockchain ecosystems by providing high-quality, affordable Oracle services. 

This program positions Soneium to leverage blockchain technology across various industries and supports the growth and maturity of the blockchain sector. 

Soneium initially launched a testnet in partnership with the Astar (CRYPTO:ASTR) Network, integrating Astar's zkEVM assets and infrastructure to provide initial liquidity and create an environment for developers. 

The Soneium team plans to build its technical infrastructure on the Superchain ecosystem platform using Optimism’s OP Stack technology to enhance transaction throughput and efficiency. 

Meanwhile, Chainlink has seen a 15% surge in the price of its token, LINK, driven by increased social media buzz and growing adoption across blockchain platforms. 

Santiment, an on-chain behavior analytics tool, recently indicated, "LINK’s discussion dominance across social media is officially at its highest level of 2024," suggesting a bullish signal as more blockchains integrate Chainlink’s services. 

At the time of reporting, the Chainlink (LINK) price was $10.76.