The Astar Network of Japan has been associated with Soneium, an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) block chain developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs (Sony Bsl). This collaboration aims to launch the Astar contribution score campaign (ACS), a 100 -day initiative designed to vigorize the Soneium ecosystem by improving the chain activity, encouraging liquidity and expanding the adoption of web3 applications.
A convergence of pioneer entities
Sony BSL, a joint business between the Global Sony Group technology conglomerate and the innovative web3 Startale Group, introduced Soneium as an ethhereum L2 solution next generation. This company means Sony’s ambitious raid in the Blockchain domain, taking advantage of its extensive experience in technology, entertainment and finance to foster a decentralized internet that transcends traditional borders.
Astar Network brings to the table its native token, Ast, which will serve as the cornerstone of the ACS campaign. This association not only amplifies the presence of Astar within the Ethereum ecosystem, but also aligns with its mission of promoting the adoption of web3 on a global scale.
Astar contribution score campaign
Scheduled from February 20 to May 30, 2025, the ACS campaign is designed to catalyze growth within the Soneium ecosystem.
Participants can accumulate ACS points through various commitments, such as interacting with decentralized applications (DAPP), providing liquidity to decentralized finance platforms (DEFI) and participate in various web3 activities.
These points are convertible to Ast tokens at a rate of 0.1 Ast by point, with a group of substantial rewards of 100 million ast assigned for distribution.
To further encourage participation, the campaign offers multipliers of points based on the assets used:
- Ast: 2x multiplier
- ETH: 1.3x Multiplier
- USDC: 1.2x Multiplier
- USDT: 1x multiplier
This structure is designed to reward users who actively contribute to the vitality of the ecosystem, thus promoting a dynamic and compromised community.
Strategic AST integration into the Soneium ecosystem
The ACS campaign covers more than 40 innovative projects within the Soneium network, including prominent platforms such as Velódromo, Quickswap, Sonex, Kyo Finance, Sonefi and Synation. By integrating Ast into a diverse variety of defi, consumer games and applications, the initiative seeks to expand the usefulness of the token, stimulate sustained demand and cultivate long -term growth.
Sota Watanabe, founder of Astar Network and CEO of Startale Group, said the focus on the campaign community:
“In the heart of ACS there is a powerful incentive mechanism designed to really reward people who drive the Soneium ecosystem forward.”
“It is for users who not only participate but are actively involved, they provide liquidity to the Defi platforms and interact with web3 applications significantly,” he added.
This feeling underlines a strategic vision to transform user’s contributions into tangible rewards, thus creating a self -sufficient cycle of growth and adoption.
Soneium’s meteoric increase in blockchain sand
Despite its recent launch in January 2025, Soneium quickly rose to the ranges, currently positioned among the six main layer 2 solutions in terms of user -generated transactions. The platform has impressive metrics, including 3 million total wallets, 1.5 million active users and almost $ 50 million in total locked value (TVL). This rapid growth trajectory is a testimony of the robust infrastructure of Soneium and its attraction for a broad spectrum of users and developers.
Jun Watanabe, president of Sony Block Solutions Labs, articulated the widest vision that promotes the development of Soneium:
“We will work to create various businesses and new cases of use in order to deliver the value of the client that can only be enjoyed through web3 technology for as many users as possible and make people’s lives and richer colorful “.
This philosophy reflects a commitment to taking advantage of blockchain technology to improve everyday experiences and foster a more inclusive digital economy.
The Genesis of Sony Block Solutions Labs and Soneium
Sony Block Solutions Labs emerged from a strategic association between Sony Group and Startale Group, which culminated in the development of Soneium.
This Ethereum Layer-2 block chain provides a scalable, efficient and friendly environment for the developer, taking advantage of the OPTIMISM Foundation OP stack. The platform aspires to serve as a Nexus for creativity and innovation, which allows perfect interoperability and scalability in decentralized ecosystems.
Sota Watanabe highlighted the transformative potential of this collaboration:
“The launch of the Sony Block Solutions Labs Mainnet Mainnet will have a great influence on Astar. As part of Startale Group, Astar is playing an important role within the Soneium ecosystem, especially when it comes to promoting innovation and connection of systems that need to work together. ”
This association exemplifies a synergistic approach to the development of the ecosystem, which combines Sony’s technological skill with Blockchain experience of Astar.
Strategic evolution of Astar: phase 1.5 and beyond
Integration with Soneium is aligned with the strategic roadmap of Astar Network, specifically its evolution phase 1.5. This phase means a transition from an independent blockchain protocol to a dynamic collective, emphasizing the interoperability and functionality of the cross chain.
When adopting the Superchainerc20 standard, AST is ready for perfect integration in several layer 2 networks, including base and OP Mainnet, thus amplifying its role within the superchain ecosystem.
This strategic positioning improves AST’s usefulness, and also strengthens Astar to promote a cohesive and scalable web infrastructure.
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