Since the beginning, QuickSwap’s goal has been to deploy on the best and most promising Layer 2 blockchains and become a leader in each ecosystem. So far, the DEX has become a home for 7 chains and has been on the hunt for the next opportunity.
That opportunity has come.
Enter Soneium, an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain built by Sony Block Solutions Labs, which was founded by Sony Group Corporation and Startale. Tailored for practical applications, designed to showcase the true spirit of Web3.
Ready to access the very best DeFi on Soneium through QuickSwap? Read more to find out what this means for both ecosystems.
What is Soneium?
Soneium, by Sony Block Solutions Labs, is a public Ethereum layer 2 next-generation blockchain ecosystem designed to invoke emotion and empower creativity across Web3 users. Soneium will aim to connect the Web3 and Web3 works, ensuring greater accessibility for users and a smoother onboarding process on a global scale.
The Soneium Layer 2 chain leverages the OP Stack and Superchain developed by the Optimism Foundation, which is highly scalable and EVM-compatible.
The chain will help empower developers, creators, and communities with a robust and developer-friendly environment that’s extremely scalable.
From an ecosystem perspective, Soneium is looking to build and support advanced dApps in the fields of finance (DeFi), entertainment, gaming, and more - where each application will benefit from its low transaction costs, high scalability, and other next-gen tech.
What’s their main objective? To empower creators - giving opportunities to everyone. They want to take Web3 to the next level, creating an open internet that transcends cultural differences and brings people together with diverse values. Their focus is to put innovation first and eliminate social, economic, and regional barriers.
Astar zkEVM will continue providing immense value to the Soneium ecosystem in the following ways:
- Enhanced ASTR Utility: ASTR will be integrated as a key asset within the Soneium Layer 2 ecosystem with more utility while keeping its functionality in ecosystem projects
- Leverage Soneium Ecosystem: Astar will leverage Soneium’s tech its the core of its dApps to gain more user adoption and engagement
- Community Empowerment: Astar will aim to create more opportunities for its users who come to Soneium as early adopters
- Future Prospects: Astar Network will position its ASTR token for potential benefits across Soneium’s growing ecosystem (Astar Evolution Phase 2 - more to come)
From Testnet To Mainnet
In Q4 2024, Soneim launched their testnet with the Op Stack for developers and users to begin utilising the tech and infrastructure, creating their own dApps and acting as a battleground for activity.
Now that Soneium Mainnet is live, they’ve officially become a part of Optimism’s Superchain. The OP Stack (Superchain) is a horizontally scalable network of blockchains that share security, a communication layer, and an open source development stack.
Users can now participate in DeFi to the fullest extent on Soneium Mainnet. And what better place to do it than QuickSwap?
DeFi On Soneium Mainnet Via QuickSwap
QuickSwap’s platform and infrastructure create the perfect home for DeFi on Soneium.
The launch of the DEX on Soneium is an expansion from Astar Network into the Soneium ecosystem, meaning it can connect directly to Optimism's Superchain, Ethereum, and other interconnected chains.
With Soneium Mainnet live, simply connect your Web3 wallet and start exploring Soneium DeFi on the dragon DEX.
Users can do the following on Soneium through QuickSwap:
- Trade ERC-20 Tokens: Swap between your favorite tokens on Soneium with deep liquidity
- Provide Liquidity: LP to your favorite pools on Soneium to earn a portion of trading fees
- Farm: Earn farming rewards from your LP position on select pools.
This partnership has only just begun. Get ready for much more to come, including on-chain campaigns, additional incentives, and other collaborative efforts.
Game on!