Soneium Revolutionizes Blockchain Engagement: Sony's New Scoring Framework Takes Shape

Sony has introduced a groundbreaking scoring mechanism through Soneium, its Layer 2 Ethereum network, designed to reshape how blockchain ecosystems evaluate and incentivize genuine user participation. Rather than relying on traditional token-based reward systems, this innovative approach measures authentic on-chain contributions with precision and sophistication.

How Soneium’s Scoring System Works

The Soneium Score operates through advanced algorithms that track verifiable on-chain activities in granular detail. Users accumulate points across multiple dimensions: asset swaps, staking participation, NFT transactions, and liquidity provisioning on decentralized exchanges. This comprehensive approach captures the complete spectrum of user engagement, moving far beyond simple transaction volume metrics.

The system evaluates multiple participation layers simultaneously. Daily activity consistency forms the foundation, while liquidity contributions, NFT holdings, and integrations with partner projects add dimension to individual scores. The multi-faceted evaluation addresses a critical gap in Web3: the absence of standardized user valuation methods across different platforms.

Solving Two Critical Web3 Challenges

Soneium’s scoring framework tackles persistent ecosystem problems head-on. First, it establishes consistent evaluation standards where none previously existed, enabling projects to identify and reward genuinely committed participants. Second, it provides a mechanism for maintaining sustained community engagement beyond short-term token incentives—critical for long-term ecosystem health.

NFT Integration and Ecosystem Growth

NFT holdings play a specific role in the scoring calculation, with the system recognizing diverse NFT categories including lion NFT and other collectibles as meaningful ecosystem participation markers. This recognition extends engagement metrics beyond fungible tokens, acknowledging the diverse ways users contribute to blockchain networks.

Technical Foundation and Partnership Network

Sony Block Solutions Labs (SBSL) developed this Layer 2 solution, with extensive testing completed before the joint venture between Sony Group and Startale Labs launched the mainnet in January 2025. The scale speaks volumes: 14 million wallets participated during the testing phase.

Strategic integrations with major DeFi protocols like Uniswap and AAVE position Soneium within the established decentralized finance infrastructure. These partnerships lower development barriers while enhancing utility for decentralized applications built on the network.

Season One Launch and Token Rewards

The inaugural season introduces non-transferable Soulbound Token (SBT) badges distributed based on contribution tiers. This innovative reward structure ensures recognition remains tied to authentic participation while preventing speculative trading of badges themselves. Integration roadmap includes multiple DeFi protocols, gaming platforms, and NFT projects, expanding the utility of earned SBT designations across diverse blockchain applications.