Aave Launches Ethereum L2 Soneium with Sony Support, Integrates GHO Stablecoin for Mainstream Adoption

Aave has officially unveiled the launch of Ethereum Layer 2 solution Soneium, backed by tech giant Sony, marking a significant milestone in blockchain scalability and adoption. This collaboration also includes participation in liquidity incentive programs on the Astar chain, enhancing DeFi ecosystem interoperability. The Soneium network boasts a robust user base exceeding 7 million, integrating prominent protocols such as Uniswap v4 and Lido, which underscores its growing influence in decentralized finance.

Strategic discussions between Aave and Sony focus on leveraging Aave’s over-collateralized stablecoin GHO across multiple sectors including payments, savings, and e-commerce, aiming to expand practical blockchain use cases. According to Aave’s founder, Stani Kulechov, the consumer-centric approach of Soneium, combined with Sony’s extensive global reach, creates a compelling avenue for onboarding mainstream users into DeFi, potentially accelerating mass adoption of decentralized financial services.