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Ваш телевизор — шпион? Sony, Samsung и LG обвиняются в тотальной слежке
📺 Ваш телевизор — шпион? Sony, Samsung и LG обвиняются в тотальной слежке
Представьте, что кто-то стоит за вашим плечом и делает скриншот вашего экрана каждые полсекунды. Оказывается, именно это делают современные Смарт-ТВ.
Генеральный прокурор Техаса Кен Пакстон подал иски против Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense и TCL, обвинив их в незаконном использовании технологии ACR (Automated Content Recognition).
🔍 Как это работает?
Программное обеспечение делает снимки экрана 2 раза в секунду (каждые 500 мс). Система фиксирует всё:
Сериалы и фильмы на стримингах.
Кабельные каналы и игровые приставки.
Конфиденциальные данные: банковские приложения и пароли, если вы открываете их через подключенные устройства.
💰 Зачем им это нужно?
Ваши данные — это новая нефть. Телевизоры перестали быть просто «железом». Теперь это платформы для сбора данных, которые продаются рекламодателям. Продажа устройства становится вторичной по сравнению с доходами от продажи вашей истории просмотров и привычек.
⚖️ Последствия и штрафы
17 декабря был вынесен первый в истории США запрет на сбор данных для компании Hisense.
Штрафы: до $10 000 за каждое нарушение (и до $250 000, если затронуты интересы пожилых людей).
Суммарный иск: потенциально может исчисляться миллиардами долларов.
🛡 Что это значит для нас?
Эпоха "интернета вещей" (IoT) превратила наши гостиные в зоны открытого наблюдения. Если иски будут успешны, индустрия изменится: телевизоры могут подорожать, так как производители лишатся «скрытого» дохода от продажи данных, либо им придется сделать систему согласия прозрачной.
$BNB $SOPH
#Samsung #Sony #LG #CyberSecurity #Write2Earn
Представьте, что кто-то стоит за вашим плечом и делает скриншот вашего экрана каждые полсекунды. Оказывается, именно это делают современные Смарт-ТВ.
Генеральный прокурор Техаса Кен Пакстон подал иски против Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense и TCL, обвинив их в незаконном использовании технологии ACR (Automated Content Recognition).
🔍 Как это работает?
Программное обеспечение делает снимки экрана 2 раза в секунду (каждые 500 мс). Система фиксирует всё:
Сериалы и фильмы на стримингах.
Кабельные каналы и игровые приставки.
Конфиденциальные данные: банковские приложения и пароли, если вы открываете их через подключенные устройства.
💰 Зачем им это нужно?
Ваши данные — это новая нефть. Телевизоры перестали быть просто «железом». Теперь это платформы для сбора данных, которые продаются рекламодателям. Продажа устройства становится вторичной по сравнению с доходами от продажи вашей истории просмотров и привычек.
⚖️ Последствия и штрафы
17 декабря был вынесен первый в истории США запрет на сбор данных для компании Hisense.
Штрафы: до $10 000 за каждое нарушение (и до $250 000, если затронуты интересы пожилых людей).
Суммарный иск: потенциально может исчисляться миллиардами долларов.
🛡 Что это значит для нас?
Эпоха "интернета вещей" (IoT) превратила наши гостиные в зоны открытого наблюдения. Если иски будут успешны, индустрия изменится: телевизоры могут подорожать, так как производители лишатся «скрытого» дохода от продажи данных, либо им придется сделать систему согласия прозрачной.
$BNB $SOPH
#Samsung #Sony #LG #CyberSecurity #Write2Earn
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Телевизоры Sony, Samsung и LG делают скриншоты экранов без согласия пользователей
Генеральный прокурор Техаса Кен Пакстон (Ken Paxton) подал иски против пяти крупнейших производителей смарт-телевизоров, обвинив их в незаконной слежке за пользователями. Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense и TCL попали под удар техасских властей за использование технологии автоматического распознавания контента без согласия владельцев устройств.
Компании встроили в свои телевизоры программное обеспечение ACR (Automated Content Recognition), которое делает скриншоты экрана каждые 500 миллисекунд. Это означает, что ваш телевизор фотографирует все происходящее на экране дважды в секунду — от Netflix-сериалов до банковских приложений, которые вы открываете через игровую консоль.
Цифровой шпион в гостиной
Пакстон назвал ACR-технологию «незваным невидимым цифровым захватчиком». Система отслеживает не только стриминговые сервисы, но и кабельное телевидение, игровые консоли и любые устройства, подключенные через HDMI-порт. Собранные данные затем продаются рекламодателям для таргетированной рекламы.
«Компании, особенно те, что связаны с Коммунистической партией Китая, не имеют права незаконно записывать устройства американцев в их собственных домах», — заявил генпрокурор. Особую тревогу властей вызывают китайские производители Hisense и TCL, которые могут быть принуждены передавать данные китайскому правительству в соответствии с Законом о национальной безопасности Китая.
Первый судебный запрет в истории
17 декабря Пакстон добился беспрецедентного временного запретительного приказа против Hisense. Это первый в истории США судебный запрет, блокирующий сбор данных производителем смарт-телевизоров. Компании теперь запрещено собирать, использовать, продавать и передавать данные ACR жителей Техаса до завершения судебного разбирательства.
Технология ACR может захватывать критически важную информацию — пароли, банковские данные, личную переписку. Производители обвиняются в том, что они намеренно усложняют процесс отказа от слежки и «закапывают» объяснения в юридической терминологии, которую большинство пользователей не читает.
Миллиардные штрафы на горизонте
Техас требует возмещения до $10 000 за каждое нарушение Закона о недобросовестных торговых практиках. Для случаев, затрагивающих людей старше 65 лет, штраф возрастает до $250 000. При таких суммах потенциальные выплаты могут составить миллиарды долларов.
Большинство обвиняемых компаний отказались комментировать ситуацию. LG Electronics USA официально заявила, что не комментирует рассматриваемые судебные дела. Sony, Samsung, Hisense и TCL также не ответили на запросы СМИ.
Не первый скандал в индустрии
История с нарушением конфиденциальности в индустрии смарт-телевизоров имеет прецеденты. В 2017 году компания Vizio выплатила $2,2 млн за урегулирование обвинений в сборе данных с 11 млн пользователей без их согласия.
Судебные иски поданы в различных окружных судах Техаса 15 декабря 2025 года. Дело может растянуться на месяцы или годы, но его исход способен кардинально изменить подходы к конфиденциальности в телевизионной индустрии. Учитывая, что ежегодно продается около 40 млн телевизоров, потенциальное влияние решения суда выходит далеко за пределы Техаса.
Прокуратура также добивается судебных запретов на сбор, передачу и продажу данных ACR до завершения разбирательства. В случае успеха это может немедленно повлиять на миллионы владельцев смарт-телевизоров в штате.
Мнение AI
С точки зрения технологических трендов, дело техасского прокурора отражает более широкую проблему монетизации пользовательских данных в эпоху интернета вещей (IoT). ACR-технология представляет лишь верхушку айсберга — современные умные устройства собирают терабайты поведенческой информации через микрофоны, камеры и датчики движения. Производители телевизоров фактически превратили свои устройства в платформы для сбора данных, где продажа железа становится второстепенной по сравнению с доходами от рекламных технологий.
Экономическая модель индустрии может кардинально измениться в случае успеха исков. Компании будут вынуждены либо повышать стоимость телевизоров для компенсации потерянных доходов от данных, либо разрабатывать принципиально новые бизнес-модели на основе прозрачного согласия пользователей. Интересно, как это повлияет на конкурентоспособность азиатских брендов против американских и европейских производителей в условиях растущих требований к цифровому суверенитету.
#Samsung #Sony #CYBER #Write2Earn
$BNB
Компании встроили в свои телевизоры программное обеспечение ACR (Automated Content Recognition), которое делает скриншоты экрана каждые 500 миллисекунд. Это означает, что ваш телевизор фотографирует все происходящее на экране дважды в секунду — от Netflix-сериалов до банковских приложений, которые вы открываете через игровую консоль.
Цифровой шпион в гостиной
Пакстон назвал ACR-технологию «незваным невидимым цифровым захватчиком». Система отслеживает не только стриминговые сервисы, но и кабельное телевидение, игровые консоли и любые устройства, подключенные через HDMI-порт. Собранные данные затем продаются рекламодателям для таргетированной рекламы.
«Компании, особенно те, что связаны с Коммунистической партией Китая, не имеют права незаконно записывать устройства американцев в их собственных домах», — заявил генпрокурор. Особую тревогу властей вызывают китайские производители Hisense и TCL, которые могут быть принуждены передавать данные китайскому правительству в соответствии с Законом о национальной безопасности Китая.
Первый судебный запрет в истории
17 декабря Пакстон добился беспрецедентного временного запретительного приказа против Hisense. Это первый в истории США судебный запрет, блокирующий сбор данных производителем смарт-телевизоров. Компании теперь запрещено собирать, использовать, продавать и передавать данные ACR жителей Техаса до завершения судебного разбирательства.
Технология ACR может захватывать критически важную информацию — пароли, банковские данные, личную переписку. Производители обвиняются в том, что они намеренно усложняют процесс отказа от слежки и «закапывают» объяснения в юридической терминологии, которую большинство пользователей не читает.
Миллиардные штрафы на горизонте
Техас требует возмещения до $10 000 за каждое нарушение Закона о недобросовестных торговых практиках. Для случаев, затрагивающих людей старше 65 лет, штраф возрастает до $250 000. При таких суммах потенциальные выплаты могут составить миллиарды долларов.
Большинство обвиняемых компаний отказались комментировать ситуацию. LG Electronics USA официально заявила, что не комментирует рассматриваемые судебные дела. Sony, Samsung, Hisense и TCL также не ответили на запросы СМИ.
Не первый скандал в индустрии
История с нарушением конфиденциальности в индустрии смарт-телевизоров имеет прецеденты. В 2017 году компания Vizio выплатила $2,2 млн за урегулирование обвинений в сборе данных с 11 млн пользователей без их согласия.
Судебные иски поданы в различных окружных судах Техаса 15 декабря 2025 года. Дело может растянуться на месяцы или годы, но его исход способен кардинально изменить подходы к конфиденциальности в телевизионной индустрии. Учитывая, что ежегодно продается около 40 млн телевизоров, потенциальное влияние решения суда выходит далеко за пределы Техаса.
Прокуратура также добивается судебных запретов на сбор, передачу и продажу данных ACR до завершения разбирательства. В случае успеха это может немедленно повлиять на миллионы владельцев смарт-телевизоров в штате.
Мнение AI
С точки зрения технологических трендов, дело техасского прокурора отражает более широкую проблему монетизации пользовательских данных в эпоху интернета вещей (IoT). ACR-технология представляет лишь верхушку айсберга — современные умные устройства собирают терабайты поведенческой информации через микрофоны, камеры и датчики движения. Производители телевизоров фактически превратили свои устройства в платформы для сбора данных, где продажа железа становится второстепенной по сравнению с доходами от рекламных технологий.
Экономическая модель индустрии может кардинально измениться в случае успеха исков. Компании будут вынуждены либо повышать стоимость телевизоров для компенсации потерянных доходов от данных, либо разрабатывать принципиально новые бизнес-модели на основе прозрачного согласия пользователей. Интересно, как это повлияет на конкурентоспособность азиатских брендов против американских и европейских производителей в условиях растущих требований к цифровому суверенитету.
#Samsung #Sony #CYBER #Write2Earn
$BNB
DON MEGALODON:
так работает система СМАРТ-ТВ с самого начала своего создания. Именно "сбор статистики" и позволил понизить цены на технику, а бенефициары этой статистики бережно разместили свои кнопочки на пульте. почему это вскрылось только сейчас? значит кто-то кому-то "перестал заносить"
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Next Listing On Binance Will Be SONY
Soneium airdrop confirmed for 16/09/2024,
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1️⃣ Mint-free "GM" NFT (1 day left)
➤ Head to: https://tinyurl.com/365e6ux5
➤ Connect your wallet.
➤ Select Arbitrum network.
➤ Click "Mint" and confirm transaction.
2️⃣ Head to:
https://alchemy.com/faucets/ethereum-sepolia
➤ Request test ETH from the faucet, enter your wallet address in the field, and click "Send Me ETH.
3️⃣ Head to:
https://bridge.soneium.org/en/testnet
➤ Connect your wallet by clicking "Connect Wallet".
➤ Perform transactions from Sepolia to Minato and back to receive a transaction on the Minato network.
4️⃣ Head to:
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➤ Connect your wallet.
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5️⃣ Transactions.
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Stay updated with the latest trends and analyses in the crypto world!
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I created 850 accounts for $0.
A 🧵: Updated guide, get $5,000 FREE 👇
1️⃣ Mint-free "GM" NFT (1 day left)
➤ Head to: https://tinyurl.com/365e6ux5
➤ Connect your wallet.
➤ Select Arbitrum network.
➤ Click "Mint" and confirm transaction.
2️⃣ Head to:
https://alchemy.com/faucets/ethereum-sepolia
➤ Request test ETH from the faucet, enter your wallet address in the field, and click "Send Me ETH.
3️⃣ Head to:
https://bridge.soneium.org/en/testnet
➤ Connect your wallet by clicking "Connect Wallet".
➤ Perform transactions from Sepolia to Minato and back to receive a transaction on the Minato network.
4️⃣ Head to:
https://tinyurl.com/3sdebznu
➤ Connect your wallet.
➤ Complete all available tasks.
➤ Earn rewards.
5️⃣ Transactions.
➤ Open your MetaMask wallet.
➤ Make transactions to your own or someone else's address on the Minato network.
➤ These are all the available activities for now, Dapps will be available later.
I recommend a product for crypto airdrop farmers.
➤ Check out: https://bricksmint.com
❶/ 30 unique NFT contracts (available on Scroll, Linea, Zora, Base).
❷/ NFT bridge via LayerZero and Hyperlane (for additional interactions).
❸/ NS Domain to enhance wallet reputation.
❹/ $BERA faucet bypassing official ERC20 balance requirements.
Give it a try, good luck!
That's it for today folks,
Thanks for reading! For more insightful crypto content,
Follow Me @Crypto PM
Stay updated with the latest trends and analyses in the crypto world!
#WhaleAlert #Whale.Alert #Sony #AirdropAlert #AirdropAlerts
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🚨 Breaking News 🚨
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💰 Coinbase, Sony & Samsung Bet on Stablecoins!
The tech & crypto giants backed $14.6M for Bastion, a startup helping firms launch digital dollars 💵 — no coding, no licenses needed.
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Sony and Pyth Network – Powering the Next Era of On-Chain Entertainment
Sony is making a decisive leap into the decentralized future with the introduction of its proprietary Soneium blockchain, marking its official entry into the Web3 arena. Alongside this major reveal, Sony has announced Pyth Network as the exclusive oracle provider for the new ecosystem, laying the foundation for a next-generation landscape of gaming, digital collectibles, and intellectual property management. This collaboration brings together Sony’s long-standing leadership in technology and entertainment with the cutting-edge capabilities of decentralized infrastructure
For decades, Sony has shaped global culture through innovation—from revolutionizing portable music with the Walkman to transforming interactive entertainment with the PlayStation. Now, with Soneium, Sony is extending that legacy into blockchain technology. The network is designed specifically for high-performance gaming economies, asset tokenization, and enterprise-level IP management, setting it apart from general-purpose blockchains that often struggle with scale and integration. Soneium’s architecture focuses on scalability, interoperability, and seamless compatibility across Sony’s extensive digital ecosystem
The Soneium blockchain is structured around three strategic pillars that define its purpose and potential. The first is player-driven gaming economies, allowing players to own, trade, and govern in-game assets directly. This shift transforms Sony’s iconic gaming franchises into living digital economies where users are true stakeholders. The second pillar is digital collectibles and IP monetization, enabling music, film, and television content to be tokenized, giving fans new ways to engage with and derive value from their favorite media. The third focuses on automated rights and royalty management, using smart contracts to streamline licensing, distribution, and compensation in ways that enhance transparency and operational efficiency across the entertainment sector
Sony’s decision to integrate Pyth Network as its exclusive oracle provider is central to achieving these goals. Pyth delivers real-time, high-accuracy market data and powers Entropy V2, a next-generation randomness engine that enables provably fair gaming mechanics, loot generation, and dynamic content creation. By using Pyth’s data feeds, Soneium ensures fairness, reliability, and consistency across gameplay, digital collectibles, and IP-based experiences
The integration also opens doors to interactive and adaptive NFTs that respond to real-world events. A PlayStation car NFT could change performance stats based on live racing data, or a movie collectible could evolve in real time with box office results. These interactive elements redefine what ownership and engagement mean in the digital age, merging the physical and digital worlds into a single, dynamic experience
Beyond innovation, the partnership signals a strong vote of confidence in decentralized technology from one of the world’s most trusted brands. Sony’s rigorous evaluation of Pyth’s infrastructure for security, scalability, and reliability highlights its readiness for enterprise-grade deployment. It demonstrates that decentralized oracle networks are mature enough to underpin mission-critical systems at global scale
Economically, the collaboration is poised to drive significant on-chain activity. With millions of PlayStation users engaging within Soneium, demand for Pyth’s oracle services will expand, strengthening the utility and relevance of the PYTH token. This integration represents a powerful bridge between the worlds of DeFi and mainstream entertainment, showcasing how enterprise adoption can transform decentralized infrastructure into everyday utility
The partnership between Sony and Pyth Network is more than a technological collaboration—it’s a defining moment for the evolution of Web3. Together, they are building a future where blockchain technology enhances creativity, transparency, and interaction across global entertainment ecosystems. With Soneium as its foundation and Pyth as its data backbone, Sony is setting the stage for a new era of digital experiences where innovation, ownership, and interactivity converge
#Sony #PythRoadmap $PYTH @Pyth Network
For decades, Sony has shaped global culture through innovation—from revolutionizing portable music with the Walkman to transforming interactive entertainment with the PlayStation. Now, with Soneium, Sony is extending that legacy into blockchain technology. The network is designed specifically for high-performance gaming economies, asset tokenization, and enterprise-level IP management, setting it apart from general-purpose blockchains that often struggle with scale and integration. Soneium’s architecture focuses on scalability, interoperability, and seamless compatibility across Sony’s extensive digital ecosystem
The Soneium blockchain is structured around three strategic pillars that define its purpose and potential. The first is player-driven gaming economies, allowing players to own, trade, and govern in-game assets directly. This shift transforms Sony’s iconic gaming franchises into living digital economies where users are true stakeholders. The second pillar is digital collectibles and IP monetization, enabling music, film, and television content to be tokenized, giving fans new ways to engage with and derive value from their favorite media. The third focuses on automated rights and royalty management, using smart contracts to streamline licensing, distribution, and compensation in ways that enhance transparency and operational efficiency across the entertainment sector
Sony’s decision to integrate Pyth Network as its exclusive oracle provider is central to achieving these goals. Pyth delivers real-time, high-accuracy market data and powers Entropy V2, a next-generation randomness engine that enables provably fair gaming mechanics, loot generation, and dynamic content creation. By using Pyth’s data feeds, Soneium ensures fairness, reliability, and consistency across gameplay, digital collectibles, and IP-based experiences
The integration also opens doors to interactive and adaptive NFTs that respond to real-world events. A PlayStation car NFT could change performance stats based on live racing data, or a movie collectible could evolve in real time with box office results. These interactive elements redefine what ownership and engagement mean in the digital age, merging the physical and digital worlds into a single, dynamic experience
Beyond innovation, the partnership signals a strong vote of confidence in decentralized technology from one of the world’s most trusted brands. Sony’s rigorous evaluation of Pyth’s infrastructure for security, scalability, and reliability highlights its readiness for enterprise-grade deployment. It demonstrates that decentralized oracle networks are mature enough to underpin mission-critical systems at global scale
Economically, the collaboration is poised to drive significant on-chain activity. With millions of PlayStation users engaging within Soneium, demand for Pyth’s oracle services will expand, strengthening the utility and relevance of the PYTH token. This integration represents a powerful bridge between the worlds of DeFi and mainstream entertainment, showcasing how enterprise adoption can transform decentralized infrastructure into everyday utility
The partnership between Sony and Pyth Network is more than a technological collaboration—it’s a defining moment for the evolution of Web3. Together, they are building a future where blockchain technology enhances creativity, transparency, and interaction across global entertainment ecosystems. With Soneium as its foundation and Pyth as its data backbone, Sony is setting the stage for a new era of digital experiences where innovation, ownership, and interactivity converge
#Sony #PythRoadmap $PYTH @Pyth Network
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Sony Steps Into Crypto Banking! 💳🌐
Sony’s financial arm, Sony Bank, has applied for a U.S. national banking charter to expand into digital asset services, including stablecoin issuance and crypto custody.
If approved, this move would make Sony one of the first major global tech companies to enter the regulated crypto banking space — showing how big tech and traditional finance are steadily merging with blockchain innovation.
💡 The application is still under review, but it marks a strong signal of growing institutional interest in crypto.
#CryptoNews #Sony #Blockchain #Web3 #Write2Earn
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and not financial advice. Always verify updates from official company announcements and regulatory filings before making investment decisions.
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– OCC filing reports
Sony’s financial arm, Sony Bank, has applied for a U.S. national banking charter to expand into digital asset services, including stablecoin issuance and crypto custody.
If approved, this move would make Sony one of the first major global tech companies to enter the regulated crypto banking space — showing how big tech and traditional finance are steadily merging with blockchain innovation.
💡 The application is still under review, but it marks a strong signal of growing institutional interest in crypto.
#CryptoNews #Sony #Blockchain #Web3 #Write2Earn
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and not financial advice. Always verify updates from official company announcements and regulatory filings before making investment decisions.
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– Genfinity.io
– OCC filing reports
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🔥 JUST IN : #Sony Electronics has partnered with Cryptocom to expand payment options in Singapore, now allowing customers to make purchases on the Sony Online Store using $USDC .
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BREAKING: Solana's market capitalization has officially surpassed Sony Group Corporation, showcasing the remarkable growth of the blockchain industry compared to traditional technology giants.
Market Capitalization:
Solana ($SOL ): $127.3 billion
Sony Group Corporation (SONY): $125.8 billion
What This Means:
Solana's Achievement:
Solana's rise to a valuation of $127.3 billion is fueled by its innovative blockchain technology, which supports fast transactions and low fees.
Its ecosystem has become a hub for decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and Web3 development, driving both user adoption and investor confidence.
Sony's Position:
Sony, valued at $125.8 billion, remains a leader in electronics, gaming, and entertainment. However, its growth rate is slower compared to the rapid expansion of the crypto sector.
The market cap comparison underscores the shifting priorities of investors toward emerging technologies like blockchain.
Key Factors Driving Solana's Growth:
Technological Edge:
Solana processes over 65,000 transactions per second, significantly faster than many competitors, with transaction fees as low as $0.00025.
These features attract developers and businesses to build on Solana, enhancing its ecosystem's value.
Increased Adoption:
Solana has become a preferred platform for NFT marketplaces, gaming projects, and DeFi protocols, contributing to its market dominance.
Strategic Partnerships:
Collaborations with major brands and projects continue to bolster its reputation and investor trust.
Speculative Investment:
Cryptocurrency markets often experience speculative hype, leading to rapid valuation increases.
Implications:
For Crypto Investors:
Solana's achievement highlights the potential of blockchain projects to compete with global corporations.
It also shows the rising interest in digital assets as part of a diversified investment strategy.
#DeFi #TrumpCryptoOrder #Web3 #solana #Sony
Market Capitalization:
Solana ($SOL ): $127.3 billion
Sony Group Corporation (SONY): $125.8 billion
What This Means:
Solana's Achievement:
Solana's rise to a valuation of $127.3 billion is fueled by its innovative blockchain technology, which supports fast transactions and low fees.
Its ecosystem has become a hub for decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and Web3 development, driving both user adoption and investor confidence.
Sony's Position:
Sony, valued at $125.8 billion, remains a leader in electronics, gaming, and entertainment. However, its growth rate is slower compared to the rapid expansion of the crypto sector.
The market cap comparison underscores the shifting priorities of investors toward emerging technologies like blockchain.
Key Factors Driving Solana's Growth:
Technological Edge:
Solana processes over 65,000 transactions per second, significantly faster than many competitors, with transaction fees as low as $0.00025.
These features attract developers and businesses to build on Solana, enhancing its ecosystem's value.
Increased Adoption:
Solana has become a preferred platform for NFT marketplaces, gaming projects, and DeFi protocols, contributing to its market dominance.
Strategic Partnerships:
Collaborations with major brands and projects continue to bolster its reputation and investor trust.
Speculative Investment:
Cryptocurrency markets often experience speculative hype, leading to rapid valuation increases.
Implications:
For Crypto Investors:
Solana's achievement highlights the potential of blockchain projects to compete with global corporations.
It also shows the rising interest in digital assets as part of a diversified investment strategy.
#DeFi #TrumpCryptoOrder #Web3 #solana #Sony
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Sony Enters Web3: Soneium Blockchain Powered by Pyth Network
Sony is taking a bold step into the decentralized world with the launch of its proprietary Soneium blockchain, marking the company’s formal entry into Web3. In a parallel announcement, Sony confirmed that Pyth Network will serve as the exclusive oracle provider for the new ecosystem, establishing a foundation for next-generation gaming, digital collectibles, and intellectual property management.For decades, Sony has set global standards in technology and entertainment—from portable music with the Walkman to redefining gaming culture with the PlayStation. Soneium represents the next evolution of this legacy, a blockchain designed specifically to support high-performance gaming economies, digital asset tokenization, and enterprise-grade IP management. Unlike existing general-purpose blockchains, Soneium prioritizes scalability, interoperability, and seamless integration with Sony’s diverse digital content portfolio.
The blockchain will underpin three strategic pillars. First, player-driven gaming economies: Soneium enables in-game assets and currencies to be owned, traded, and governed directly by players, unlocking persistent economies within Sony’s popular franchises. Second, digital collectibles and IP monetization: films, music, and television content can be tokenized, providing fans new ways to engage with and derive value from their favorite media. Third, automated rights and royalty management: smart contracts streamline complex licensing and royalty distribution processes, offering transparency and efficiency previously unavailable in entertainment markets.
Sony’s choice of Pyth Network as the exclusive oracle is deliberate. Pyth provides real-time, high-fidelity data feeds and the Entropy V2 randomness engine, enabling provably fair mechanics for gaming, loot generation, and dynamic content creation. By integrating live and reliable data, Sony ensures trust, fairness, and predictability across the Soneium ecosystem.
Beyond gaming, Pyth empowers interactive NFTs and real-world responsive assets. Collectibles can update automatically based on market data or performance metrics—imagine a PlayStation car NFT adjusting attributes according to real-world racing events, or a movie NFT reflecting box office performance in real time. This feature introduces unprecedented interactivity and immersion for digital collectibles.
The partnership also demonstrates enterprise-level confidence in decentralized infrastructure. Sony’s exhaustive evaluation of security, scalability, and reliability validates Pyth’s readiness for large-scale, corporate-grade applications. It signals to other global brands that decentralized oracle networks can serve as trusted backbone technology for mission-critical operations.Economically, Soneium is positioned to drive substantial on-chain activity. Millions of PlayStation users interacting with the blockchain will generate demand for Pyth’s oracle services, expanding the utility and significance of the PYTH token. This integration links DeFi-native infrastructure with mainstream entertainment, creating a model for enterprise-grade tokenized ecosystems.The collaboration between Sony and Pyth Network marks a milestone moment for Web3 adoption. By combining Sony’s entertainment prowess with @Pyth Network decentralized oracle technology, Soneium sets the stage for a new era of on-chain gaming, digital collectibles, and IP management. The future of interactive entertainment, powered by reliable, real-time blockchain data, has officially begun.
#Sony thRoadmap $PYTH
The blockchain will underpin three strategic pillars. First, player-driven gaming economies: Soneium enables in-game assets and currencies to be owned, traded, and governed directly by players, unlocking persistent economies within Sony’s popular franchises. Second, digital collectibles and IP monetization: films, music, and television content can be tokenized, providing fans new ways to engage with and derive value from their favorite media. Third, automated rights and royalty management: smart contracts streamline complex licensing and royalty distribution processes, offering transparency and efficiency previously unavailable in entertainment markets.
Sony’s choice of Pyth Network as the exclusive oracle is deliberate. Pyth provides real-time, high-fidelity data feeds and the Entropy V2 randomness engine, enabling provably fair mechanics for gaming, loot generation, and dynamic content creation. By integrating live and reliable data, Sony ensures trust, fairness, and predictability across the Soneium ecosystem.
Beyond gaming, Pyth empowers interactive NFTs and real-world responsive assets. Collectibles can update automatically based on market data or performance metrics—imagine a PlayStation car NFT adjusting attributes according to real-world racing events, or a movie NFT reflecting box office performance in real time. This feature introduces unprecedented interactivity and immersion for digital collectibles.
The partnership also demonstrates enterprise-level confidence in decentralized infrastructure. Sony’s exhaustive evaluation of security, scalability, and reliability validates Pyth’s readiness for large-scale, corporate-grade applications. It signals to other global brands that decentralized oracle networks can serve as trusted backbone technology for mission-critical operations.Economically, Soneium is positioned to drive substantial on-chain activity. Millions of PlayStation users interacting with the blockchain will generate demand for Pyth’s oracle services, expanding the utility and significance of the PYTH token. This integration links DeFi-native infrastructure with mainstream entertainment, creating a model for enterprise-grade tokenized ecosystems.The collaboration between Sony and Pyth Network marks a milestone moment for Web3 adoption. By combining Sony’s entertainment prowess with @Pyth Network decentralized oracle technology, Soneium sets the stage for a new era of on-chain gaming, digital collectibles, and IP management. The future of interactive entertainment, powered by reliable, real-time blockchain data, has officially begun.
#Sony thRoadmap $PYTH
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CMC Spotlight _ Latest News
#Sony Enters the Stablecoin Race _ So why does Sony need two separate stablecoins?
#CleanSpark Ignored the Mining Crash _ How much Bitcoin does CleanSpark hold right now?
XRP Staking Launches With No Rewards _ What triggers stXRP rewards to activate?
#TRUMP Mining Stock Tanks After Unlock _ Are there more unlocks coming soon?
#taiwan Targets Stablecoin Launch _ Who's actually allowed to issue stablecoins in Taiwan?
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#Sony Enters the Stablecoin Race _ So why does Sony need two separate stablecoins?
#CleanSpark Ignored the Mining Crash _ How much Bitcoin does CleanSpark hold right now?
XRP Staking Launches With No Rewards _ What triggers stXRP rewards to activate?
#TRUMP Mining Stock Tanks After Unlock _ Are there more unlocks coming soon?
#taiwan Targets Stablecoin Launch _ Who's actually allowed to issue stablecoins in Taiwan?
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Sony Bank Sets Sights on 2026 US Stablecoin to Power PlayStation’s Next Digital Era
Sony Bank is taking a decisive step into the Web3 economy with plans to launch a US dollar-pegged stablecoin by 2026, designed to streamline payments across the PlayStation ecosystem and Sony’s broader digital content network. Backed by a US banking license application, a strategic partnership with Bastion, and the creation of its new Web3 arm BlockBloom, the initiative places Sony among the most forward-leaning global corporations exploring blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
The stablecoin is expected to support purchases of PlayStation games, subscriptions, anime content, and other digital services, potentially reducing transaction costs while offering users a more seamless and globally interoperable payment experience. With the US market accounting for roughly 30% of Sony’s total external sales, the move marks a calculated expansion into a high-value region.
Sony Bank’s push follows a year of organizational restructuring and rising investment in decentralized technology. Its newly launched Web3 subsidiary BlockBloom is tasked with integrating NFTs, fan-driven communities, and digital payments across both fiat and crypto rails—a signal that Sony aims to become a central player in the next generation of digital entertainment and financial infrastructure.
#Web3 #Stablecoins #Sony
Sony Bank is taking a decisive step into the Web3 economy with plans to launch a US dollar-pegged stablecoin by 2026, designed to streamline payments across the PlayStation ecosystem and Sony’s broader digital content network. Backed by a US banking license application, a strategic partnership with Bastion, and the creation of its new Web3 arm BlockBloom, the initiative places Sony among the most forward-leaning global corporations exploring blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
The stablecoin is expected to support purchases of PlayStation games, subscriptions, anime content, and other digital services, potentially reducing transaction costs while offering users a more seamless and globally interoperable payment experience. With the US market accounting for roughly 30% of Sony’s total external sales, the move marks a calculated expansion into a high-value region.
Sony Bank’s push follows a year of organizational restructuring and rising investment in decentralized technology. Its newly launched Web3 subsidiary BlockBloom is tasked with integrating NFTs, fan-driven communities, and digital payments across both fiat and crypto rails—a signal that Sony aims to become a central player in the next generation of digital entertainment and financial infrastructure.
#Web3 #Stablecoins #Sony
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🚨SONY TO ACCEPT STABLECOIN PAYMENTS
Sony Group is reportedly preparing to launch a US dollar-backed stablecoin for digital games, subscriptions, and anime content as per Nikkei. #sony #StablecoinRatings
Sony Group is reportedly preparing to launch a US dollar-backed stablecoin for digital games, subscriptions, and anime content as per Nikkei. #sony #StablecoinRatings
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Sony jumps into music NFTs in Partnership with Coop Records
In a groundbreaking move in the digital music space, Sony has unveiled its first music NFT collection, signaling a transformative shift in the way artists connect with audiences and monetize their work. Developed through a strategic alliance between Sony's blockchain venture Soneium and pioneering crypto label Coop Records, the initiative makes exclusive tracks from Tokyo-based electronic producer NUU$HI available to collectors through Sonova, Soneium's dedicated NFT marketplace. At an accessible price of $2.11 per NFT, it combines artistic creativity with cutting-edge blockchain technology, underscoring Sony's commitment to redefining the future of music distribution.
Bridging Fairness and Technology
Built on Ethereum's Layer 2 network, Soneium aims to tackle long-standing challenges in the music industry, particularly around fair revenue sharing and intellectual property rights. By automating royalty distribution through smart contracts, the platform ensures that artists receive immediate and transparent compensation, in stark contrast to traditional models plagued by delays and opacity. Since its launch on January 14, 2025, Soneium has rapidly gained momentum, reaching more than 248,000 user accounts and nearly two million total addresses. The NUU$HI collection alone saw 644 NFTs minted in its first hour, reflecting the strong demand for blockchain-powered music experiences.
Coop Records: A Community-Driven Vision
At the center of this collaboration is Coop Records, a decentralized record label pioneering community ownership in music. Coop, which has already moved more than 600 tracks to blockchain networks, exemplifies how decentralized frameworks can empower their creators. "Token-based ecosystems are unlocking unprecedented opportunities for artists to own their work and interact directly with their fans," said founder Cooper Turley, emphasizing that the focus of crypto is shifting from speculative trading to tangible utility. While Soneium's current projects do not yet include mainstream record labels such as Sony's Columbia or RCA, its early success hints at potential expansions.
Road Ahead for Music NFTs
As Soneium continues to grow, the integration of NFTs and blockchain solutions could democratize music ownership, offering fans a stake in exclusive content while enabling artists to retain control over their output. This model not only challenges traditional industry hierarchies, but also aligns with a broader cultural shift towards decentralized creativity. For Sony, the move positions the entertainment giant at the forefront of Web3 innovation, blending its heritage with forward-thinking technology.
With NFTs moving beyond static art to dynamic environments for music, games and immersive experiences, Sony and Coop Records are charting a path where technology empowers artistic freedom, a vision that resonates deeply in an age hungry for originality and equality.
#Sony #Soneium #CoopRecords #NFT #SonovaNFT
Bridging Fairness and Technology
Built on Ethereum's Layer 2 network, Soneium aims to tackle long-standing challenges in the music industry, particularly around fair revenue sharing and intellectual property rights. By automating royalty distribution through smart contracts, the platform ensures that artists receive immediate and transparent compensation, in stark contrast to traditional models plagued by delays and opacity. Since its launch on January 14, 2025, Soneium has rapidly gained momentum, reaching more than 248,000 user accounts and nearly two million total addresses. The NUU$HI collection alone saw 644 NFTs minted in its first hour, reflecting the strong demand for blockchain-powered music experiences.
Coop Records: A Community-Driven Vision
At the center of this collaboration is Coop Records, a decentralized record label pioneering community ownership in music. Coop, which has already moved more than 600 tracks to blockchain networks, exemplifies how decentralized frameworks can empower their creators. "Token-based ecosystems are unlocking unprecedented opportunities for artists to own their work and interact directly with their fans," said founder Cooper Turley, emphasizing that the focus of crypto is shifting from speculative trading to tangible utility. While Soneium's current projects do not yet include mainstream record labels such as Sony's Columbia or RCA, its early success hints at potential expansions.
Road Ahead for Music NFTs
As Soneium continues to grow, the integration of NFTs and blockchain solutions could democratize music ownership, offering fans a stake in exclusive content while enabling artists to retain control over their output. This model not only challenges traditional industry hierarchies, but also aligns with a broader cultural shift towards decentralized creativity. For Sony, the move positions the entertainment giant at the forefront of Web3 innovation, blending its heritage with forward-thinking technology.
With NFTs moving beyond static art to dynamic environments for music, games and immersive experiences, Sony and Coop Records are charting a path where technology empowers artistic freedom, a vision that resonates deeply in an age hungry for originality and equality.
#Sony #Soneium #CoopRecords #NFT #SonovaNFT
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Sony Moves into Crypto: Stable-coin Coming in 2026🚀
Sony is gearing up to launch a U.S. dollar–backed stable-coin by 2026, aiming to power payments across PlayStation, games, anime, and subscriptions. This move could reshape digital payments, cut fees, and bring crypto deeper into mainstream entertainment.
For traders, it’s a positive sign for future liquidity and market growth.
#Sony #Stablecoins #CryptoNews
Sony is gearing up to launch a U.S. dollar–backed stable-coin by 2026, aiming to power payments across PlayStation, games, anime, and subscriptions. This move could reshape digital payments, cut fees, and bring crypto deeper into mainstream entertainment.
For traders, it’s a positive sign for future liquidity and market growth.
#Sony #Stablecoins #CryptoNews
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Soneium unveils a partnership with LINE
#Soneium partners with Japan's social media powerhouse #LINE to bring four popular mini-apps onto the blockchain, offering a smooth and interactive user experience. The partnership aims to give LINE’s nearly 200 million active users access to the mini-apps on #Sony ’s #Layer2 blockchain, ensuring a more seamless, scalable, and accessible experience.
Soneium is an #Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs and built using Optimism’s #OPStack.
👉 crypto-economy.com/sonys-blockchain-platform-soneium-announces-integration-with-lines-mini-apps/
#Soneium partners with Japan's social media powerhouse #LINE to bring four popular mini-apps onto the blockchain, offering a smooth and interactive user experience. The partnership aims to give LINE’s nearly 200 million active users access to the mini-apps on #Sony ’s #Layer2 blockchain, ensuring a more seamless, scalable, and accessible experience.
Soneium is an #Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs and built using Optimism’s #OPStack.
👉 crypto-economy.com/sonys-blockchain-platform-soneium-announces-integration-with-lines-mini-apps/
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🚨Animoca Brands Eyes #Tokenization , AI, and Gaming in 2025
🔹At #Token2049 , Animoca Brands' managing director Omar Elissar highlighted key sectors the company is focusing on this year: real-world asset tokenization, AI-integrated crypto projects, decentralized science, and Web3 gaming.
🔹"#Gaming is part of our DNA," Elissar stated, emphasizing a resurgence in quality Web3 games despite reduced publicity.
🔹 He noted that recent launches are proving to be genuinely enjoyable, addressing long-standing criticisms of the space.
Strategic Moves in 2025:
🔹Stablecoin Development: In February, Animoca partnered with Standard Chartered and Hong Kong Telecommunications to develop a Hong Kong dollar-pegged stablecoin. The project awaits approval from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
🔹Blockchain Partnership with #Sony : In March, Animoca joined forces with Sony’s blockchain network, Soneium, to launch a digital ID system using anime-themed avatars for on-chain identity representation.
Performance Update:
Animoca reported a 12% year-over-year increase in bookings for FY 2024, reflecting both collected and pending revenue.
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🔹At #Token2049 , Animoca Brands' managing director Omar Elissar highlighted key sectors the company is focusing on this year: real-world asset tokenization, AI-integrated crypto projects, decentralized science, and Web3 gaming.
🔹"#Gaming is part of our DNA," Elissar stated, emphasizing a resurgence in quality Web3 games despite reduced publicity.
🔹 He noted that recent launches are proving to be genuinely enjoyable, addressing long-standing criticisms of the space.
Strategic Moves in 2025:
🔹Stablecoin Development: In February, Animoca partnered with Standard Chartered and Hong Kong Telecommunications to develop a Hong Kong dollar-pegged stablecoin. The project awaits approval from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
🔹Blockchain Partnership with #Sony : In March, Animoca joined forces with Sony’s blockchain network, Soneium, to launch a digital ID system using anime-themed avatars for on-chain identity representation.
Performance Update:
Animoca reported a 12% year-over-year increase in bookings for FY 2024, reflecting both collected and pending revenue.
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🚨🇺🇸🇨🇦 #XBOX PRICES SPIKE AMID TARIFF PRESSURES
🔹Microsoft just hiked U.S. and Canada Xbox prices—blaming "market conditions" and dev costs.
🔹Xbox Series S: $379.99 (+$80 / +28%)
🔹Xbox Series X: $599.99 (+$100 / +20%)
🔹Controllers: Up $5 (except adaptive versions)
🔹First-party games: Holiday 2025 titles to cost $79 (+$10)
Though not named directly, experts tie the surge to Trump-era tariffs on Chinese-made tech parts.
Xbox players, brace your wallets.
#GamingNews #TrumpTariffs #ConsoleWars $IMX
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🔹Microsoft just hiked U.S. and Canada Xbox prices—blaming "market conditions" and dev costs.
🔹Xbox Series S: $379.99 (+$80 / +28%)
🔹Xbox Series X: $599.99 (+$100 / +20%)
🔹Controllers: Up $5 (except adaptive versions)
🔹First-party games: Holiday 2025 titles to cost $79 (+$10)
Though not named directly, experts tie the surge to Trump-era tariffs on Chinese-made tech parts.
Xbox players, brace your wallets.
#GamingNews #TrumpTariffs #ConsoleWars $IMX
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"Sony запустила сеть второго уровня Soneium на Ethereum"
14 января 2025 года блокчейн-подразделение японской корпорации Sony, Sony Block Solutions Labs (Sony BSL), объявило о запуске основной сети (мейннета) Soneium — решения второго уровня (Layer 2) на базе $ETH Ethereum.
#Sony Soneium разработан с использованием инструментов OP Stack и Superchain от Optimism Foundation и предназначен для поддержки экосистемы финансовых и развлекательных приложений, ориентированных на создателей контента и их сообщества.
В период тестирования, начавшегося в августе 2024 года, тестовая сеть Soneium Minato зарегистрировала 17 миллионов аккаунтов, было проведено более 47 миллионов транзакций и создано около 1700 приложений.
Вместе с запуском Soneium, Sony BSL представила обновленную версию криптобиржи S.BLOX, ранее известной как WhaleFin, приобретенной Sony Group в августе 2023 года.
В феврале 2025 года планируется запуск NFT-платформы Fan Marketing Platform на блокчейне Soneium компанией SNFT Inc.
Запуск Soneium отражает стремление #Sony интегрировать блокчейн-технологии в свои продукты и услуги, предоставляя создателям и их аудиториям новые возможности для взаимодействия и защиты прав в цифровом пространстве.
#Sony Soneium разработан с использованием инструментов OP Stack и Superchain от Optimism Foundation и предназначен для поддержки экосистемы финансовых и развлекательных приложений, ориентированных на создателей контента и их сообщества.
В период тестирования, начавшегося в августе 2024 года, тестовая сеть Soneium Minato зарегистрировала 17 миллионов аккаунтов, было проведено более 47 миллионов транзакций и создано около 1700 приложений.
Вместе с запуском Soneium, Sony BSL представила обновленную версию криптобиржи S.BLOX, ранее известной как WhaleFin, приобретенной Sony Group в августе 2023 года.
В феврале 2025 года планируется запуск NFT-платформы Fan Marketing Platform на блокчейне Soneium компанией SNFT Inc.
Запуск Soneium отражает стремление #Sony интегрировать блокчейн-технологии в свои продукты и услуги, предоставляя создателям и их аудиториям новые возможности для взаимодействия и защиты прав в цифровом пространстве.
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Soneium Starts Banning Meme Tokens for Copyright Infringement
Soneium, the newly launched chain by Sony, immediately encountered meme token culture. This time, Soneium responded immediately, freezing the trading of two new tokens for copyright infringement.
Sony’s newly launched Soneium L2 chain brought a new set of rules for launching meme tokens. The network issued a message that it would protect intellectual property, which translated into banning the trading of two new assets.
Meme token issuers have no qualms about crossing the boundaries of intellectual property. Soneium, however, controls its chain and tokens, so any infringement on brands and protected intellectual property may translate into token bans.
Soneium is committed to protecting creators’ IPs and rights onchain while maintaining the spirit of decentralization!
Our documentation outlines how we safeguard IP rights and combat malicious activities – all while keeping web3's core values of openness and innovation intact.… pic.twitter.com/RHGvNIDXHE
— Soneium 💿 (@soneium) January 14, 2025
Within the first hours of the chain’s history, users noticed the new L2 had practically unlimited rights to freeze tokens, both for IP infringements and for other reasons. The frozen tokens were immediately noted by the Soneium Discord community, with the discussion spilling over to top Ethereum influencers.
For some analysts, the fact that a large corporation chose Ethereum’s L2 optimistic roll-up technology is a positive sign. The crash of two tokens was a minor glitch compared to the technology’s exposure. Soneium brings a more stringent culture to the otherwise free crypto space and opens the discussion of corporate values versus meme token culture, where any idea or brand can be copied.
The chains still show that corporations may prefer the well-established Ethereum technology instead of running a corporate chain. Since Ethereum is well-adopted, Soneium immediately found traders and users who were ready to test the risks and opportunities of the new platform. Soneium uses optimistic roll-up technology, making it compatible with existing DEX infrastructure.
Soneium is also tokenless and is considered a chain with a potential airdrop. This opportunity means early users will be highly active, with expectations of future rewards.
Meme token creators immediately use SONY’s brand images
Soneium offered a new high-profile marketplace, immediately opening up new opportunities for token creation. Two of the new tokens were named AIBO and TORO, infringing on SONY’s own portfolio of intellectual property. The AIBO token was named after Sony’s robotic dog, while TORO used the Toro Inoue gaming character, both copyrighted.
While AIBO tokens have been created freely on Pump.fun, Soneium refused to carry those assets and froze all trading. Unfortunately, buyers had already poured in their ETH, so they accused Soneium of performing the closest thing to a rug pull.
AIBO started trading on DYORSwap, one of the native DEX on Soneium. In the first hours of trading, the token easily expanded by a factor of 20, later crashing again to its initial level. AIBO trading continues, though Soneium users complain about seeing the asset as frozen.
AIBO had a rally and a crash after transfers were frozen through Soneium’s centralized sequencer. | Source: DexScreener
TORO also continued trading for a while before orders finally stalled, and the asset lost 90% of its value. Orders are still continuing for TORO, and a Solana version has been launched, which remains censorship-free. The two tokens were illiquid and caused limited losses, which only affected early risk-takers.
Based on its initial promises, Soneium was indeed permissionless in that it would allow the free creation of tokens with no prior restrictions. However, the chain’s creators did not let the tokens move freely after their initial trading success. Some trades are also seen as suspicious due to earlier or prioritized access to the Soneium main net.
If you look at all the recent sells on this token now, it's people who had access to mainnet before the chain went live to public. So no matter what Soneium does at this point, barring a refund, users got rugged.
— Kawz (@0xKawz) January 14, 2025
Since Soneium is a Stage 0 chain, it still relies on a centralized sequencer mechanism to approve transactions. This means Soneium is not truly decentralized and has an instrument to block token activities at the sequencer level. For blacklisted tokens, Soneium bans write operations, making the asset unmovable.
For some, the ban against IP infringements is intuitively understandable. However, the presence of a centralized sequencer is still an issue with L2 chains. Even when advertised as permissionless and decentralized, some chains can decide to censor tokens or content.
Despite copyright infringements, no other chain has stopped tokens so far. Even the Chill Guy meme tokens continued trading after the cartoon creator Phillip Banks threatened to launch lawsuits.
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Sony’s newly launched Soneium L2 chain brought a new set of rules for launching meme tokens. The network issued a message that it would protect intellectual property, which translated into banning the trading of two new assets.
Meme token issuers have no qualms about crossing the boundaries of intellectual property. Soneium, however, controls its chain and tokens, so any infringement on brands and protected intellectual property may translate into token bans.
Soneium is committed to protecting creators’ IPs and rights onchain while maintaining the spirit of decentralization!
Our documentation outlines how we safeguard IP rights and combat malicious activities – all while keeping web3's core values of openness and innovation intact.… pic.twitter.com/RHGvNIDXHE
— Soneium 💿 (@soneium) January 14, 2025
Within the first hours of the chain’s history, users noticed the new L2 had practically unlimited rights to freeze tokens, both for IP infringements and for other reasons. The frozen tokens were immediately noted by the Soneium Discord community, with the discussion spilling over to top Ethereum influencers.
For some analysts, the fact that a large corporation chose Ethereum’s L2 optimistic roll-up technology is a positive sign. The crash of two tokens was a minor glitch compared to the technology’s exposure. Soneium brings a more stringent culture to the otherwise free crypto space and opens the discussion of corporate values versus meme token culture, where any idea or brand can be copied.
The chains still show that corporations may prefer the well-established Ethereum technology instead of running a corporate chain. Since Ethereum is well-adopted, Soneium immediately found traders and users who were ready to test the risks and opportunities of the new platform. Soneium uses optimistic roll-up technology, making it compatible with existing DEX infrastructure.
Soneium is also tokenless and is considered a chain with a potential airdrop. This opportunity means early users will be highly active, with expectations of future rewards.
Meme token creators immediately use SONY’s brand images
Soneium offered a new high-profile marketplace, immediately opening up new opportunities for token creation. Two of the new tokens were named AIBO and TORO, infringing on SONY’s own portfolio of intellectual property. The AIBO token was named after Sony’s robotic dog, while TORO used the Toro Inoue gaming character, both copyrighted.
While AIBO tokens have been created freely on Pump.fun, Soneium refused to carry those assets and froze all trading. Unfortunately, buyers had already poured in their ETH, so they accused Soneium of performing the closest thing to a rug pull.
AIBO started trading on DYORSwap, one of the native DEX on Soneium. In the first hours of trading, the token easily expanded by a factor of 20, later crashing again to its initial level. AIBO trading continues, though Soneium users complain about seeing the asset as frozen.
AIBO had a rally and a crash after transfers were frozen through Soneium’s centralized sequencer. | Source: DexScreener
TORO also continued trading for a while before orders finally stalled, and the asset lost 90% of its value. Orders are still continuing for TORO, and a Solana version has been launched, which remains censorship-free. The two tokens were illiquid and caused limited losses, which only affected early risk-takers.
Based on its initial promises, Soneium was indeed permissionless in that it would allow the free creation of tokens with no prior restrictions. However, the chain’s creators did not let the tokens move freely after their initial trading success. Some trades are also seen as suspicious due to earlier or prioritized access to the Soneium main net.
If you look at all the recent sells on this token now, it's people who had access to mainnet before the chain went live to public. So no matter what Soneium does at this point, barring a refund, users got rugged.
— Kawz (@0xKawz) January 14, 2025
Since Soneium is a Stage 0 chain, it still relies on a centralized sequencer mechanism to approve transactions. This means Soneium is not truly decentralized and has an instrument to block token activities at the sequencer level. For blacklisted tokens, Soneium bans write operations, making the asset unmovable.
For some, the ban against IP infringements is intuitively understandable. However, the presence of a centralized sequencer is still an issue with L2 chains. Even when advertised as permissionless and decentralized, some chains can decide to censor tokens or content.
Despite copyright infringements, no other chain has stopped tokens so far. Even the Chill Guy meme tokens continued trading after the cartoon creator Phillip Banks threatened to launch lawsuits.
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