Soneium Partners with LINE to Integrate Web3 Mini-Apps

Soneium, a blockchain platform by Sony Block Solutions Labs, has announced an initiative to integrate web3 mini-apps into the LINE ecosystem. This initiative aims to bring blockchain-based applications to LINE’s 200 million active users. Whilst blockchain-based applications have typically been associated with niche audiences, this integration could make them more accessible to the general public.

By leveraging LINE’s established digital network, Soneium seeks to introduce dApps to a wider audience without requiring technical expertise. LINE is a major social platform, particularly in Japan and other Asian markets, where it serves as a hub for communication, payments, and digital services. By incorporating web3 mini-apps through Soneium, this initiative seeks to provide users with exposure to blockchain applications in a more user-friendly manner.

“LINE has built a strong presence, and integrating successful mini-apps into the Soneium ecosystem is the next step toward making blockchain technology more accessible,” said Jun Watanabe, Chairman of Sony Block Solutions Labs. “We believe this will drive engagement and adoption in ways that were previously difficult to achieve.”

For developers, this integration offers access to Soneium’s blockchain infrastructure and marketing resources, which could help facilitate the transition from traditional applications to web3-based services. Four web3 mini-apps have been identified for integration into LINE through Soneium:

• Sleepagotchi LITE – A sleep-tracking app where users earn points. Initially launched on Telegram, it attracted over a million users within a month.
• Farm Frens – A farming simulation game that became popular on Telegram in 2024. Developed by Amihan Entertainment, a company that has raised over $10 million in funding.
• Moonveil – Puffy Match – A puzzle game developed by Moonveil.gg, a company specializing in zk-L2 and AI-powered gaming infrastructure.
• Pocket Mob – A strategy RPG where players engage in Mafia-style battles and earn digital rewards. Created by Sonzai Labs.