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title: "Alchemy partners with Soneium, a L2 by Sony Group & Startale"
description: "As a launch partner, we're set to provide the best-in-class infrastructure and developer tools that will fuel the ecosystem."
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# Alchemy partners with Soneium, a L2 by Sony Group & Startale

We're thrilled to join forces with [Soneium](https://www.alchemy.com/soneium), a Layer 2 chain developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs - a joint venture by Sony Group and Startale. As a launch partner, we provide the best-in-class infrastructure and developer tools that will fuel innovation in this exciting new ecosystem.

Get your API key [here](https://dashboard.alchemy.com/signup/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=soneium) & start building!

Here’s what you need to know:

## What is soneium?

Soneium is designed to bridge web3 with everyday internet services. It aims to make blockchain technology more accessible to users globally, with a focus on creativity, mainstream adoption, and emotional engagement.

For Ethereum developers, Soneium offers:

- **Familiar Tech, Enhanced Scalability**: Built on Optimism's [OP Stack](https://www.alchemy.com/dapps/op-stack) that is Superchain, Soneium allows you to use your existing Ethereum skills while benefiting from improved transaction speeds and lower costs.
- **Access to Entertainment & Gaming Ecosystem**: Tap into Sony Group's vast resources and user base to create onchain entertainment and gaming apps for mainstream users.

Startale will also transition its Astar Network to the Soneium L2 chain, tapping into the strength of both ecosystems. Astar Network’s community will play an important role in accelerating Soneium’s early adoption, and will benefit from access to new applications on the network.

## Build and scale on soneium with Alchemy

We're providing best-in-class web3 infrastructure and tools to supercharge your Soneium development:

1. **Supernode:** Our [Node API](https://www.alchemy.com/supernode?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=Soneium&utm_term=Soneium&utm_content=Soneium) and battle-tested web3 infrastructure provides peak reliability, unlimited scalability and data accuracy for your Sonneium apps.
1. Alchemy’s suite of products, including [faucet](https://www.alchemy.com/faucets/soneium-minato), SDK, [NFT API](https://www.alchemy.com/nft-api), [Token API](https://www.alchemy.com/token-api), [Transfers API](https://www.alchemy.com/transfers-api), and [Webhooks](https://www.alchemy.com/custom-webhooks)
1. **Developer Tools**: Access Alerts, [Sandbox](https://www.alchemy.com/sandbox?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=Soneium&utm_term=Soneium&utm_content=Soneium), [Logs](https://www.alchemy.com/docs/reference/logs), and a [user-friendly dashboard](https://dashboard.alchemy.com/) to streamline your development process.
1. **Learning Resources**: Dive into [our documentation](https://www.alchemy.com/docs) and [Alchemy University courses](https://www.alchemy.com/university?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=Soneium&utm_term=Soneium&utm_content=Soneium) to master development on Soneium.

### Ready to build?

No matter where you are or what you do, you're invited to realize the open internet that transcends boundaries together. [Get your API key](https://dashboard.alchemy.com/signup/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=soneium) today!