Plume, a Layer 1 blockchain built on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), has announced a strategic partnership with Sony Block Solutions Labs to bring real-world asset (RWA) staking and yield functionality to Soneium’s ecosystem. With a focus on the secure and scalable adoption of RWAs, Plume’s technology will enable Soneium’s more than 5 million users to access financial products traditionally limited to conventional finance.

Sony, Soneium, and Plume

Through this integration, Plume will provide its interoperability technology, SkyLink, which allows assets to interact across multiple decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. Soneium users will now be able to engage with asset-backed yield offerings such as tokenized U.S. Treasuries and private credit through Plume’s infrastructure.

Plume CEO Chris Yin commented on the announcement, stating that the future of real-world asset finance (RWAfi) involves more than just transferring assets onto a single blockchain. According to Yin, the priority is creating infrastructure that allows real yield to move securely and efficiently across different ecosystems.

Sony's Soneium Blockchain and Plume Join Forces  

Financial Utility Through Blockchain

Soneium is an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain developed by Sony and Startale’s joint initiative, Sony Block Solutions Labs. Known for its expansion in the gaming sector, Soneium is also working on the deployment of web3-enabled mini-applications through the LINE messaging platform. In addition, the project recently entered into a partnership with Animoca Brands’ Moca Network to incorporate digital identity systems and enhance gaming-related features.

With the integration of Plume’s technology, Soneium is positioning itself to offer more than just digital entertainment. The addition of RWA staking provides users with practical financial utility, using blockchain to facilitate access to yield-bearing products typically found in traditional markets.

Ryohei Suzuki, Director at Sony Block Solutions Labs, stated that the partnership reflects a commitment to increasing the relevance of blockchain in financial services. According to Suzuki, enabling access to real-world yield through tokenized assets marks a significant development in the effort to provide functional, mainstream applications for web3 technology.

Sony's Soneium Blockchain and Plume Join Forces  

Bridging Traditional Finance with Web3

The collaboration between Plume and Soneium highlights a broader trend of merging traditional financial assets with decentralized platforms. By offering secure and scalable tools for real-world asset management, the partnership aims to lower the barrier for everyday users to participate in yield-generating financial activities on-chain.

As both Plume and Soneium continue to develop their respective platforms, their joint efforts may contribute to a more interconnected financial landscape, where blockchain technology supports real economic activity and user engagement beyond speculative applications. This partnership reflects ongoing efforts within the web3 space to create practical, regulated, and interoperable systems for managing and interacting with real-world financial instruments.