The world of digital gaming and blockchain come together

The world of digital gaming and blockchain come together in an initiative that promises to revolutionize the user experience

The worlds of digital gaming and blockchain converge in an initiative set to revolutionize the user experience. Introducing Sleepagotchi LITE, the lightweight version of the viral Telegram game, now available on the LINE MINI App platform thanks to an integration with Soneium, the Layer-2 blockchain developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs (SBSL) in collaboration with Startale Group.

Famous for its presence in the Top 5 most profitable apps on Telegram with over 2 million users, Sleepagotchi is set to capture an even larger audience – the 200 million active users of LINE. This move represents a decisive step in Soneium’s mission to make blockchain an “invisible” technology, where the user does not perceive the technical complexity but enjoys a seamless and engaging experience.

The collaboration between Soneium, LINE MINI App, and Sleepagotchi arises from a shared vision of creativity, immersion, and accessibility, according to Jun Watanabe, President of Sony Block Solutions Labs.

“We are excited to bring this game to such a vast audience, offering a simple and immediate onchain onboarding to unlock the full potential of Web3.”

The goal is to break down the barriers to entry into the blockchain world, offering an experience that is both intuitive and rewarding. In this context, Sleepagotchi LITE acts as the first step, a bridge to the full version of the app, arriving in the second quarter of 2025 on iOS and Android.

Designed to be accessible and fun, Sleepagotchi LITE does away with the need for sleep tracking. Users can earn points at any time of the day, which will then be transferable to version 2.0 of the app. The game is fully playable and in the process of being verified to be easily searchable within LINE.

The gameplay is based on quick and engaging sessions, with card game mechanics, collectible elements, and social features that allow players to connect globally.

All this is made possible thanks to the integration with Soneium, which enables payments in USDC and ASTR (Astar network token), offering immediate access to blockchain features even for new users.

“Japan is the country that sleeps the least in the world, and it is precisely there that our first community was born. Sleepagotchi is inspired by kawaii aesthetics, gacha mechanics, and JRPG elements. With Sleepagotchi LITE, we want to expand this community, offering an accessible and fun experience, even without sleep tracking,” adds Anton Kraminkin, CEO of Sleepagotchi.

After its success on Telegram, Sleepagotchi now aims to consolidate its presence on LINE, one of the most popular messaging platforms in Asia, and to leverage the potential of the Soneium blockchain to offer an even richer user experience.

But Soneium is not just a technological platform; it is an ambitious project that aims to reinvent the way we interact with the Internet. Based on Ethereum as Layer-2, Soneium has been developed to evoke emotions, stimulate creativity, and overcome cultural barriers.

The integration with LINE MINI App represents a concrete example of this vision: bringing millions of people “onchain” without them even realizing it. The concept of “invisible blockchain” is at the heart of Soneium’s philosophy. The user does not have to worry about wallets, private keys, or complex transactions. Everything happens smoothly, through familiar interfaces like LINE or Telegram, with the possibility of accessing even via browser.

This synergy marks the beginning of a broader ecosystem, with the full version of the Sleepagotchi app set to launch in the second quarter of 2025. On iOS and Android, users will finally be able to experience the “sleep-to-earn” dimension of the game, tracking sleep quality through wearable devices or smartphones, and receiving rewards upon waking.

In the meantime, Sleepagotchi LITE represents a concrete opportunity to start earning points and familiarize oneself with the game’s universe, in anticipation of the official release. The synergy between Sleepagotchi, Soneium, and LINE MINI App promises to redefine the concept of mobile gaming, making it not only more engaging but also more useful and rewarding.

With this integration, Sony Block Solutions Labs and its partners demonstrate that the future of Web3 is not just about technology, but about the user experience. And with over 200 million users ready to discover Sleepagotchi LITE, the future has already begun.