• Circle has partnered with Sony’s blockchain to increase USDC adoption on the Soneium L2 network.
  • The Bridged USDC Standard enables Web3 producers to make safe, digital dollar payments.

As a seasoned analyst with over a decade of experience in the blockchain and digital asset industry, I find this partnership between Circle and Sony Block Solutions Labs to be a significant stride towards the mainstream adoption of stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi). My personal journey in this space has taught me that collaboration is key to fostering innovation and driving growth.


On September 15th, Circle, the world’s second-largest stablecoin issuer, revealed a partnership with Sony Block Solutions Labs. The goal is to enhance the acceptance of USDC (Circle’s stablecoin) on Soneium, which is Sony’s Layer-2 network based on Ethereum. This project aims to incorporate Circle’s Bridged USDC Standard, making USDC one of the primary tokens for value transactions within the blockchain.

Sony Block Solutions Labs, a partnership between Sony Group Corporation and Startale Labs, developed Soneium – a public Layer-2 blockchain system set to launch in August 2024. Circle’s involvement with Soneium is geared towards accelerating the acceptance of USDC within the Web3 environment, enhancing digital payment solutions, and fostering a more unified ecosystem for content creators that promotes seamless integration.

Bridging USDC for Seamless Payments

The Bridged USDC Standard facilitates a proxy form of the stablecoin to operate on networks compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). This empowers developers to utilize digital currency transactions within L2 networks, thereby expanding the possibilities for decentralized applications (dApps). As stated by Circle’s CEO, Jeremy Allaire, this integration marks a significant stride in Circle’s mission to develop secure and user-friendly blockchain interactions.

In this partnership, developers will encounter fresh chances. Soneium is set to supply the framework for building decentralized applications (dApps), empowering users to utilize Sony products in creative and decentralized manners. As per Jun Watanabe, Chairman of Sony Block Solutions Labs, “This union perfectly supports our objective of establishing a more interconnected and streamlined digital environment.

This partnership occurs given that Circle’s USDC supply is projected to grow by 47% in 2024, solidifying its stand in the stablecoin market. Yet, it has not yet reached its record high of $56 billion achieved in 2022. This strategic move, predicted to advantage developers and users on Soneium’s emerging platform, enhances Circle’s endeavors to make USDC the digital currency for the digital era.

DreamTeam (previously Soneium) consistently values its partnerships, but the USDC has shown volatility in its price movement. At the moment, the USDC has seen a slight increase of 0.002% over the past day and is currently trading at $0.99.

Circle and Sony Introduce USDC on Soneium Blockchain for Creators

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With the growth of the Web3 market, it’s anticipated that the partnership between Circle and Sony Block Solutions will boost the adoption of stablecoins and blockchain tech. This collaboration could empower producers to effortlessly execute safe digital transactions throughout the Soneium network.

 

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2024-09-16 23:24