The world of digital gaming and blockchain come together in an initiative that promises to revolutionize the user experience: Sleepagotchi LITE, the lightweight version of the popular viral game on Telegram, is now available on the LINE MINI App platform thanks to the integration with Soneium, the Layer-2 blockchain developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs (SBSL) in collaboration with Startale Group.
With over 2 million users on Telegram and a spot in the Top 5 most profitable apps on the platform, 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.
Soneium and Sleepagotchi: a shared vision for blockchain and gaming
According to Jun Watanabe, President of Sony Block Solutions Labs, the collaboration between Soneium, LINE MINI App, and Sleepagotchi stems from a common vision: “Creativity, immersion, and accessibility are the pillars that unite us. We are excited to bring Sleepagotchi to such a vast audience, offering a simple and immediate onchain onboarding to unlock the full potential of Web3.”
The goal is clear: to break down the barriers to entry into the blockchain world, offering an intuitive and rewarding user experience. Sleepagotchi LITE represents the first step in this direction, acting as a bridge to the full version of the app, arriving in the second quarter of 2025 on iOS and Android.
Sleepagotchi LITE: game, rewards, and blockchain community
Sleepagotchi LITE has been designed to be accessible and fun, eliminating 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.
A tribute to Japanese culture
The CEO of Sleepagotchi, Anton Kraminkin, emphasizes how the project is deeply inspired by Japanese culture: “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.”
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.
A blockchain at the service of the user experience
Soneium is not just a technological platform, but 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.
An expanding ecosystem
Sleepagotchi LITE is just one of the first pieces of Soneium’s growing ecosystem. The platform aims to be a versatile and open infrastructure, capable of hosting a wide range of Web3 applications, from gaming to digital creativity, to decentralized financial services.
Sony Block Solutions Labs, the entity behind Soneium, is a joint venture between Sony Group Corporation and Startale Labs Pte. Ltd., created with the goal of building a new network infrastructure based on blockchain technology. After the planning announcement in September 2023, the company changed its name in August 2024, marking the beginning of a new strategic phase.
The future of Sleepagotchi and Soneium
With the launch of the full version of the Sleepagotchi app scheduled for the second quarter of 2025, 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.