“Sony vs. LY Corporation: The Blockchain Feud You Didn’t See Coming 🤔”
On a windy March morning in Tokyo, LY Corporation decided it had enough of wild rumors swirling around the internet. In a statement filled with corporate coldness, the tech titan announced that, contrary to the whispers carried on social media, it was not cozying up in a blockchain bed with Sony’s Soneium. That’s right, folks — no blockchain bromance here! 🚫
The drama began when Soneium (Sony’s pet Ethereum layer-2 project) made an announcement on March 12, hinting it would sprinkle some Line API magic into its operations. Naturally, the rumor mill spun faster than Tokyo’s busiest subway line during rush hour. Headlines and tweets screamed “Partnership!”, but LY Corporation quickly pulled the emergency brake: “No partnership or anything remotely resembling such exists,” they huffed.
Meanwhile, Soneium’s spokesperson, probably sipping tea with a sly grin, told CryptoMoon: “Ah, the announcement? It’s true we’re exploring collaboration, though clearly some people need to brush up on their vocabulary. And yes, LY gave us the nod to reference Line in our statement, though the Kaia Mini App isn’t hitching its wagon to any one provider. Let’s call it blockchain diplomacy, shall we?” ☕
The Battle of Japanese Tech Giants: Blockchain Edition
Now, let’s talk about LY Corporation — a shining beacon of Japanese tech innovation, born from the merger of Line (yes, the messaging app your teenage cousin worships) and Yahoo Japan in 2023. With such an illustrious parentage, you’d think LY wouldn’t need to stir up drama. But then there’s Line Next, its Web3 offspring, making waves with “Mini Dapps” — a digital playground where users can earn taps and drops faster than a pachinko machine. 🎮
By the way, these Mini Dapps run on Kaia, a blockchain that was forged from merging Line’s Finschia chain with Kakao’s Klaytn network. It’s like the Avengers of blockchain, minus the cool costumes. On March 6, LY proudly announced that its Mini Dapps had hit 35 million users. 35 million! That’s a number even your grumpiest uncle couldn’t scoff at. 📈
Meanwhile, Soneium, Sony’s mischievous blockchain child, has been stirring its own pot full of NFT drama. It launched its mainnet in January, throwing in some gimmicks like Amazon Prime Video NFTs — because who doesn’t want their favorite series tied to a cryptographic token? 🎬
Soneium’s Anime Adventure in Web3 🌸
To add a splash of color to its blockchain canvas, Soneium announced a partnership with Animoca Brands on March 28. The mission? Promote anime culture in the world of Web3 with a zest worthy of Studio Ghibli. The partnership includes the creation of Anime ID — a decentralized, reputation-based identity layer for anime enthusiasts, because who doesn’t want a digital badge of their love for Japanese animation?
This move is anything but random. Anime is a global sensation, folks! Research by Crunchyroll shows that 800 million people outside Japan and China indulge in anime goodness. That’s practically the population of another universe binge-watching “Attack on Titan.” 🌀
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2025-03-28 13:11