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Startale and Sony Launch App for Soneium Ethereum Layer-2 Network

Startale and Sony Launch App for Soneium Ethereum Layer-2 Network

Startale Group’s new super app for Soneium integrates TGEs, airdrops, and rewards alongside gas-free transactions and NFT functionalities, aiming to be a comprehensive ecosystem gateway.

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Fact Check
The evidence strongly supports the statement that Startale and Sony have launched an application on the Soneium Ethereum Layer-2 Network.First, the core partnership between Startale and Sony for the Soneium network is well-established. One source explicitly states that the firm Startale built the 'Soneium' blockchain with Sony. This is corroborated by Soneium's official social media, which states the project is "Powered by #Sony Block Solutions Labs," and a fintech news article reporting on Sony's launch of the network. This confirms that both entities are the driving forces behind the Soneium network.Second, there is direct evidence of Startale's involvement with a specific application on this network. A data analytics platform links Startale to an application, identifying KYO Finance as a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the Soneium ecosystem and listing it under Startale's activities.Third, multiple sources confirm that applications and user-facing activities are live on the network. Reports of a "Soneium Score Season 3" on "Sony's L2 chain" and social media posts from projects on the network mentioning 'quests' indicate that the ecosystem is active.While no single source uses the exact phrasing "Startale and Sony have launched an application," the collective evidence leads to this conclusion with high confidence. The partnership created the network, and one of the core partners (Startale) is directly linked to an application running on it. Therefore, it is highly likely the statement is true.
Summary

In an official announcement, Startale Group introduced a super app serving as an all-in-one platform for the Soneium Ethereum Layer-2 ecosystem. The app supports token generation events (TGEs), airdrops, and user rewards in addition to wallet, NFT, and token capabilities. It leverages account abstraction for gasless transactions and eliminates the need for private keys, enhancing accessibility. The platform also integrates mini-programs for expanded on-chain interactions. The service is currently in closed beta with no confirmed launch date.

Terms & Concepts
  • Ethereum Layer-2 network: A blockchain network built on top of Ethereum to enhance scalability, reduce costs, and increase transaction speed.
  • Account abstraction: A blockchain technology enabling customized account logic, such as gasless transactions, without relying solely on traditional private key accounts.
  • TGE (Token Generation Event): The process of creating and distributing a new cryptocurrency token, often marking the launch of a blockchain project or platform.