Sony Block Solutions Labs (#SBSL ), Sony's blockchain subsidiary, has officially announced a partnership with LINE - Japan's leading messaging platform. The goal of this partnership is to integrate LINE's mini-apps into the Soneium blockchain, opening up opportunities for hundreds of millions of users to easily access Web3 without needing in-depth knowledge of crypto.
Sony collaborates with LINE to bring mini-apps to the blockchain
According to Mr. Jun Watanabe, President of SBSL, integrating mini-apps on #LINE into the Soneium blockchain will not only expand the Soneium ecosystem but also allow LINE users to access Web3 more smoothly. Sony hopes that the combination of blockchain and familiar mini-apps on LINE will create a significant breakthrough, attracting a large number of Web2 users into the Web3 space.
In the initial phase, Sony and LINE will bring 4 mini-games to the blockchain in the coming months, including:
Sleepagotchi LITE: A mini version of Sleepagotchi Sleep Rewards, an app that encourages healthy sleep. The main Sleepagotchi app reached 1 million users on Telegram just one month after its launch. The mini version on LINE will help users earn points and convert them to the main app.
Farm Frens: A farming game that launched on Telegram in 2024, developed by Amihan Entertainment. The game raised over 10 million USD in investments and will now be available on Soneium, making it easier for LINE users to access crypto.
Puffy Match: A game from the Web3 gaming ecosystem Moonveil, using AI to support game development on the blockchain. The game has a simple gameplay mechanism, short duration but still offers rewards, attracting the Web3 community.
Pocket Mob: A social strategy RPG where players engage in mafia battles right within the LINE messaging app. Pocket Mob features a Respect Points system that allows players to earn NFT rewards. The game is developed by Sonzai Labs, the team behind the game @TeleMafia.
Soneium - Layer-2 Blockchain Expanding Web3
Soneium is a Layer-2 blockchain on Ethereum, built on the OP Stack platform by Optimism. Soneium's mainnet officially launched in January 2025 and currently ranks in the top 15 Layer-2 blockchains by total value locked (TVL), according to data from L2 Beat.
Integrating mini-apps from LINE into Soneium not only expands the application capabilities of this blockchain but also provides a direct Web3 experience within the familiar environment of LINE. This is seen as an important step to attract a large number of Web2 users into the Web3 space.
LINE - A Launchpad for Web3 with 200 Million Users
With over 200 million monthly active users in Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand, LINE is the ideal platform to bring blockchain technology to the masses. Previously, LINE has also made strong moves into Web3, including the launch of the decentralized dApp portal Kaia, allowing users to access blockchain applications directly within the LINE Messenger app.
This partnership with Sony further strengthens LINE's position in the Web3 space, while also opening up opportunities for millions of users to easily experience blockchain technology without needing to understand crypto deeply.
Conclusion
Sony and LINE are creating a significant turning point in bringing Web3 to the masses through mini-apps on the Soneium blockchain. The combination of LINE's popular messaging platform and Sony's blockchain technology not only brings a fresh gaming experience but also opens the door for millions of users to step into the Web3 era. This could be the beginning of a broader blockchain application model in the future.