Sony Expands Soneium as Startale USD Stablecoin Joins the Network

• Sony strengthens Soneium by integrating Startale USD for smoother on-chain transactions.
• Startale App supports easier Web3 access across the chain’s expanding ecosystem.

Sony is once again driving the development of the Soneium network by integrating the Startale USD stablecoin, or USDSC, into the Layer 2 network.

Sony and Startale are immediately promoting the dollar-based stablecoin as the primary means of transaction, making activities on the chain more convenient.

A New Payment Flow Emerges in Soneium

USDSC enters the picture through a joint effort between Startale Group and the stablecoin issuer M0, which has been busy expanding its presence in the Web3 space. Bringing the asset into Soneium reshapes how users move value across the network, since the stablecoin is positioned as the main unit of exchange. With it, the chain gains a steadier backbone for everyday payments.

The Startale App, which they’ve been positioning as the primary entry point into Soneium, is already set up to handle USDSC with no friction. Inside the app, users can move through a wallet, mini-apps, and a range of on-chain actions without dealing with any technical hurdles.

However, this expansion of the stablecoin ecosystem doesn’t stop with USDSC. Sony Bank is preparing its own version of a US dollar stablecoin for release in 2026. Furthermore, the stablecoin is also expected to tie in with Sony’s entertainment lineup, stretching from PlayStation to a range of other digital services. If it ultimately goes ahead as planned, users may discover a new, easier way to pay across platforms.

Also, a week ago, we reported that the chain has partnered with IRC APP, Japan’s largest idol and fashion festival app. IRC will use Soneium’s IPFi infrastructure to measure and reward fan activity through an “IRC Score” published in the app.

Looking back, we also reported that last May, Uniswap integrated Soneium into its network to simplify cross-chain swaps and bridges.

Last but not least, in March, we highlighted that Animoca Brands partnered with the chain to launch Anime ID, a digital identity integrated with anime culture on the blockchain.