Sony Signs Patent for ‘Super-Fungible Tokens’ to Gear Up Gaming

Sony — the creator of PlayStation — has unveiled a patent application introducing the concept of ‘Super-Fungible Tokens’ for gaming. These Play-to-Earn tokens, stored on a distributed ledger, are poised to enable players to own unique in-game assets and transfer them between each other.

In traditional gaming, players often invest in in-game items but cannot recoup their expenses when they lose interest in the game. However, with blockchain gaming, this dynamic changes.

Sony’s patent suggests a potential entry into this space, as it outlines a process for creating Super-Fungible Tokens by storing gaming asset metadata on a distributed ledger associated with the gaming application.

While the patent does not specify whether Sony’s blockchain would be public or private, it signals the company’s interest in exploring NFTs within its games. Regardless of the blockchain chosen, Sony’s potential adoption of NFTs could significantly advance blockchain technology within the gaming realm. 

Source: Gadget Match

Sony’s Blockchain Integration

Sony, a dominant force in entertainment with over 123 million active PlayStation fans, has already skillfully integrated blockchain into its offerings.

In December 2021, Sony partnered with AMC Theatres to distribute NFTs to Spider-Man fans. The following year, it collaborated with Universal Music Group, bringing digital collectibles to the Snowcrash NFT Marketplace, featuring music legends like Bob Dylan and Miles Davis.

Expanding into the digital realm, Sony entered the Metaverse in May 2022 to create a unified digital space where gaming, music, and film converge, enhancing social connections and shared experiences.

But Sony’s Web3 innovation continues beyond. In March 2023, it introduced a patent for cross-platform NFT trading, enabling a new level of digital ownership interactive experiences — spotlighting other Web3 initiatives in between. 

Its latest move, the Super-Token, promises to integrate NFTs into gaming, elevating the player experience seamlessly. Such news sparks interest from players and developers alike, eager to see its impact on Sony’s gaming ecosystem and future PlayStation titles.

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