Introduction
Web2 is bridging to web3—and Across is here to make it happen.
We are proud to announce our integration with Soneium as a Day-1 bridge partner for their newly launched mainnet.
After a successful testnet phase that saw remarkable engagement with 14M+ active wallets and 47M+ transactions, Soneium—the highly anticipated Layer 2 blockchain built by Sony Block Solutions Labs (Sony BSL)—is now live and available to everyone. Across brings ultra-fast, efficient, and secure crosschain technology to Soneium, connecting its ecosystem and users with the broader Ethereum ecosystem.
Let’s learn more about Soneium and how our integration makes web3 more accessible to a global audience.
Key Takeaways
Across is a Day-1 Bridge Partner for Soneium: Across connects Soneium, Sony BSL’s new Layer 2 blockchain, with Ethereum through seamless crosschain bridging.
Soneium Bridges Web2 and Web3: Soneium is designed to make blockchain accessible, leveraging Sony BSL’s expertise and a successful testnet with 8.2M active wallets.
Across Brings Crosschain Interoperability: Across delivers fast, cost-effective bridging with 2-second L2-to-L2 transfers and empowers developers to build interoperable dApps in Soneium’s ecosystem.
Making Decentralized Tech Practical: This integration combines Soneium’s entertainment focus with Across’s crosschain solutions to make web3 accessible to everyone.
What is Soneium?
Soneium is Sony BSL’s bold entry into web3. As a groundbreaking Layer 2 blockchain built on Optimism’s OP Stack, Soneium is an entertainment-focused blockchain designed to connect web2 with the onchain world by providing a scalable, developer-friendly platform for dApps. By leveraging Sony BSL’s established network and expertise, Soneium combines cutting-edge blockchain technology and human-centric design to make onchain interactions accessible and engaging for mainstream users.
Sonenium’s journey to mainnet rides on a successful testnet with 14M+ active wallets and 47M+ transactions—demonstrating the strong demand for creator-first blockchain tools. Now it's time for Soneium to go crosschain.
How Across Enhances Soneium’s Ecosystem
With Soneium mainnet now live, Across steps in as a Day-1 bridge partner to power crosschain interactions.
Across is a battle-tested Superchain bridge provider that brings proven Intents-based infrastructure and native interoperability from launch. This integration enables frictionless experiences that bridge the gap between traditional entertainment and web3. As Ethereum’s leading crosschain solution, Across is here to help Soneium achieve its mission across the EVM by seamlessly connecting their ecosystem with 16 other chains (and growing!).
Now, Soneium users can bridge ETH/WETH, USDC, with support for USDT, DAI, and WBTC coming soon.
Across is live on Soneium.
Key Benefits of the Integration
The synergy between Soneium’s entertainment-focused ecosystem and Across’s reliable bridging solutions provides unparalleled value to developers, creators, and users. Here are a few of the key benefits:
Fast and Cost-Effective Transfers: Across’s battle-tested infrastructure ensures swift and cheap transactions, providing 2-second L2 to L2 bridge times.
Mainstream Accessibility: By enabling frictionless crosschain experiences, Across enhances accessibility to Soneium and supports their vision to invoke emotion and empower creativity across the broader web3 ecosystem.
Native Interoperability for Developers: As part of the Superchain, Soneium benefits from native interoperability. With Across, developers are empowered to build interoperable dApps with seamless crosschain UX.
Soneium goes crosschain with Across.
Bridge to Soneium with Across
Across’s integration with Soneium marks a pivotal moment at the intersection of web2 and web3. By leveraging Sony BSL’s global reach and entertainment ecosystem with our industry-leading crosschain solutions, we’re making web3 more accessible to mainstream users from all over the world. This is just the beginning.
Ready to be among the first to bridge to Soneium with Across? Get started here.
Bridge to Soneium with Across.
