Sony's Soneium blockchain to provide tokenized U.S. Treasuries and private credit through Plume connection
In the dynamic world of blockchain technology, the Plume blockchain, a leading platform specialising in tokenizing and managing real-world assets (RWA), has recently made waves. Operational since 2025, Plume has demonstrated impressive traction, having tokenized $40 million in RWAs within just four months in collaboration with Mercado Bitcoin. The goal is to scale this to an impressive $500 million across Latin America over the next five years [1][3].
Plume's native token, PLUME, supports transaction fees, governance, staking, and delegation on the network [2]. The platform's unique selling point is its SkyLink system, which utilizes LayerZero technology to facilitate the transfer of assets between different blockchains [2][5]. This solution addresses the challenge of moving assets between various chains, paving the way for seamless cross-blockchain transactions.
While there have been rumours of a partnership between Plume and Sony's Soneium blockchain, as well as investments from firms like Brevan Howard Digital, Nomura's Laser Digital, and Apollo Global, no public information confirms a separate anticipated launch date linked with these collaborations as of August 2025 [4]. However, the blockchain is already in active development and deployment phases, with PLUME trading live on exchanges like Kraken [2][4].
Sony's Soneium blockchain, a digital innovation aimed at bridging mainstream audiences with web3 technology, has been offering its customers NFTs and tokenized assets, primarily real estate [6]. By partnering with Plume, Soneium users will gain access to tokenized Treasuries and private credit, furthering Sony's strategy of integrating mainstream audiences with digital innovation.
Ryohei Suzuki, Director of Sony Block Solutions Labs, emphasised that offering access to real-world yield through tokenized assets is a significant step forward in making blockchain services relevant to mainstream financial use cases [7]. The collaboration between Plume and Soneium marks another step in this direction.
It's worth noting that cross-chain bridges, such as the one used by Plume, have historically been a source of hacks. However, the situation has improved significantly in the past year [8]. In this partnership, Plume's tokens would either be burned or locked on the Plume network while simultaneously minting or unlocking tokens on the Soneium network.
In a broader context, this partnership underscores the growing trend of mainstream financial institutions embracing blockchain technology for real-world asset tokenization. As always, monitoring official announcements and industry news will provide updates on future partnerships and funding rounds for both Plume and Soneium.
References:
- Plume Press Release: Plume Announces $40 Million in RWA Tokenization with Mercado Bitcoin
- CoinMarketCap: Plume (PLUME)
- Plume Press Release: Plume Aims to Scale RWA Tokenization to $500 Million in Latin America
- Search Results for "Plume Blockchain Sony Soneium Partnership" as of August 2025
- Plume Whitepaper: SkyLink
- Sony Press Release: Sony Bank Offers NFTs and Tokenized Assets to Customers
- CoinDesk: Sony Blockchain Aims to Bring Mainstream Financial Use Cases to Web3
- Cointelegraph: Cross-Chain Bridges: A New Era of Security
- The Plume blockchain, a leading platform in tokenizing real-world assets, has recently partnered with Sony's Soneium blockchain, marking a significant step towards integrating mainstream audiences with digital innovation and blockchain services.
- The collaboration between Plume and Soneium allows Plume's PLUME tokens to be securely transferred between the Plume and Soneium networks, addressing the historical concerns of cross-chain bridge hacks.
- With this partnership, Plume and Soneium continue to contribute to the growing trend of mainstream financial institutions utilizing blockchain technology for real-world asset tokenization, offering valuable insights into the future of finance and business.
