Founder of @AstarNetwork @WatanabeSota recently talked about the Astar x Sony collaboration in an interview.

Here are the takeaways I wrote for you:

#ASTR $ASTR

1/ The Sony Chain Project

Sony Chain, a public blockchain, is currently in the works.

Astar's parent company, Startale Labs, is working closely with Sony on this project.

https://x.com/max_eth_healthy/status/1780357689375117329

2/ Sony Chain's Potential

Sony Chain is not just for Sony's business. Sota sees it as a universal blockchain with potential in all fields.

These could include games, music, movies, banking, and even car insurance.

The goal is to create a universal blockchain with broad applications.

https://x.com/max_eth_healthy/status/1795148048806416665

3/ Technology and Timeline:

Startale Labs and Sony have decided on the technology for Sony Chain.

They have established an internal timeline for development.

This shows a structured and strategic approach to the project.

https://x.com/WatanabeSota/status/1790003387343233081

4/ Sony Chain's Token!

There might be a token for Sony Chain.

The team is considering all possibilities.

This would show deep engagement in web 3 but nothing is certain for now.

5 /Sony blockchain as a competitor?

Sota doesn't see Sony Chain as a competitor to Astar, but a potential partner.

He believes large companies like Sony can bring an immense contribution to the blockchain sphere.

Even though they are often seen as opponents by the Web3 community.

6/ Astar 3.0

It’s the main focus of Sota now.

I will be divided in two phases. Sony is also closely related to this.

https://x.com/WatanabeSota/status/1787500949684339077