Soneium
Scalable Layer 2 for high-throughput applications
Access Soneium through our unified RPC API with 68 supported methods. Benefit from intelligent routing across multiple providers, real-time node health monitoring, and optimized performance with economy and performance routing strategies. Get started with instant API access and transparent pricing.
This endpoint routes read requests to community-run public RPC nodes across multiple regions. Send transaction requests are routed to premium infrastructure for guaranteed delivery. Ideal for testing and development — no API key required.
Nodes in Sync (Lag Checks)
Daily in-sync status by provider over 30 days for this chain.
Node Correctness (Replay Checks)
Daily replay correctness by provider over 30 days for this chain.
WebSocket Notifications
Real-time subscriptions on Soneium are priced per million notifications, separate from the per-request pricing in the method table below.
All subscription types on this chain share the same per-notification price. Pricing as of October 2026.
Supported Methods(68)
Method | Usage | Providers | Price | Latency (p50) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
eth_call | Medium | 6 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | - 24ms |
eth_getBlockByNumber | Medium | 6 | $3.00/M $8.52/M | 16ms 20ms |
eth_getTransactionByHash | Medium | 6 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | 26ms 23ms |
eth_blockNumber | Medium | 6 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | - 90ms |
eth_gasPrice | Medium | 6 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | 19ms 19ms |
eth_chainId | Medium | 6 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | 19ms 17ms |
eth_getBalance | Medium | 6 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | - 22ms |
eth_getLogs | Medium | 5 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | - 400ms |
eth_getTransactionReceipt | Low | 6 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | 24ms 858ms |
eth_getCode | Low | 6 | $3.00/M $6.00/M | - 23ms |
About Soneium
Soneium is a Layer 2 blockchain network developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs, a joint venture between Sony Group Corporation and Startale Labs. Launched on January 14, 2025, Soneium is designed to enhance the scalability and efficiency of the Ethereum network, particularly for applications requiring high transaction throughput and low fees, such as gaming.
As an Ethereum Layer 2 solution, Soneium operates on top of the existing Ethereum Layer 1, handling data processing to address issues like slow data processing speed and increased fees that occur in Layer 1. It utilizes the OP Stack from the Optimism Foundation, ensuring high throughput, low fees, and seamless compatibility with Ethereum's ecosystem.
Soneium is a general-purpose blockchain platform that aims to evoke emotion, empower creativity, and meet diverse needs to drive mass adoption. It simplifies blockchain experiences while empowering developers, creators, and communities. Built on accessibility, scalability, and efficiency, it aims to solve real-world problems across industries globally.
The network's native currency is Ether (ETH), with 18 decimal places. Developers can interact with the network through public RPC endpoints. For transaction tracking and network analysis, Soneium provides block explorers.