Sony’s blockchain subsidiary, Soneium, is teaming up with the Japanese social network Line, one of Asia’s largest digital platforms, to introduce Web3-enabled mini-games to its massive user base of 200 million.
This partnership aims to make blockchain integration seamless for both developers and players, offering a new layer of digital experiences without technical friction.
Line, which previously operated its own blockchain, Finschia, merged with Kakao’s Klaytn blockchain in 2024 to form the Kaia network.
Now, the company is taking its next major step into Web3 by integrating four successful mini-games into the Soneium ecosystem.
Jun Watanabe, chairman of Sony Block Solutions Labs, expressed confidence in the collaboration, stating,
“LINE has built a strong presence, and integrating successful mini-apps into the Soneium ecosystem is a next step toward making Soneium more accessible.
We believe this collaboration will drive engagement and adoption in ways that were previously difficult to achieve.”
The first phase of the integration will see four Web3-powered mini-games joining Line’s platform through Soneium.
Soneium, which operates as an Ethereum Layer-2 network using Optimism’s OP Stack, has rapidly gained traction, amassing over one million accounts and four million total addresses since its launch.
However, like many blockchain platforms, it has faced fluctuations in active user numbers due to crypto market volatility.
The partnership with Line provides an opportunity to reinvigorate adoption by embedding Web3 experiences within an already thriving digital ecosystem.
Beyond gaming, the collaboration extends to developers building on the Line Mini App framework.
Soneium will offer strategic marketing support, community engagement initiatives, and brand collaboration opportunities, ensuring developers can focus on innovation while Soneium handles growth strategies.
Line has long been an integral part of digital life in Asia, serving as a go-to platform for messaging, payments, and mini-apps.
With this new collaboration, Web3 adoption could become more accessible to a mainstream audience, removing barriers that have often hindered broader blockchain adoption.
For Sony, this initiative aligns with a larger vision of embedding blockchain technology into widely used digital platforms rather than requiring users to adopt entirely new ecosystems.
The integration of Web3 mini-apps on Line signals a shift toward mainstream blockchain experiences—where users engage seamlessly without needing prior technical knowledge.
As the rollout progresses in the coming months, all eyes will be on how successfully Line’s massive user base embraces this next stage of blockchain-powered entertainment.
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