Sony-backed Soneium announced an AI licensing system, entertainment investments and plans for a cryptocurrency on Monday, October 26. DefiLlama data show that deposits in Soneium's decentralized finance applications have dropped 95%, from $203 million in May 2025 to approximately $9.4 million. Soneium wants creators to register works on the blockchain so AI programs can check licensing terms and arrange payments automatically. Soneium has not identified an AI company committed to the system. The planned $SONEIUM token has no confirmed launch date.