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Startale (backed by tech giants Sony and SBI Group) is a premier Web3 infrastructure developer and the official gateway to the Soneium Layer 2 ecosystem. Co-founded by Sota Watanabe, Startale builds cutting-edge Account Abstraction (AA) smart wallets, stablecoin infrastructure (USDSC & JPYSC), and the Startale SuperApp.
With over $70 Million raised in funding, Startale has officially launched its STAR Points System, allowing early on-chain adopters to earn points for a potential future token distribution.
In this guide, we break down Startale’s funding, team background, and exact step-by-step instructions to earn maximum STAR Points.
📊 Project Overview & Key Details
• Project Name: Startale (Startale Group)
• Network / Ecosystem: Soneium Layer 2 / Ethereum
• Campaign Status: Active (STAR Points System)
• Active Time-Sensitive Event: Supersized August Campaign (Aug 6, 2026 – Aug 19, 2026)
• Total Raised Funding: $70.00 Million
• Valuation: $63.50 Million
• Key Backers: Sony Innovation Fund, SBI Holdings, Samsung Next, UOB Venture
• Airdrop Status: Potential (STAR Points & Ecosystem Rewards)
• Estimated Cost: ~$1 (Low Gas & Swaps)
• Time Required: 15–25 Minutes
🏛️ Core Team & Leadership
Startale is operated by experienced Web3 builders and tech executives:
• Sota Watanabe – CEO
• Shun Ishikawa – Chief of Staff
• Shaun Wang – CTO
• Maarten Henskens – Head of Growth
• Christopher Choi – Head of Product
• Namkyun Yoon – Head of Business Development
• Jasmine Tan – Head of Marketing
• Yuji Kumagai – Director of Strategy
Together with Sony Block Solutions Labs, the team powers Soneium to bridge traditional entertainment and finance into Web3.
— 💰 Funding Rounds & Investor Breakdown ($70M Total)
Startale has closed major strategic funding rounds led by global Japanese financial and tech conglomerates:
Funding Rounds History:
• Series A (March 26, 2026): $50.00M raised (Led by SBI Holdings)
• Series A (January 29, 2026): $13.00M raised (Led by Sony Innovation Fund)
• Extended Seed (February 6, 2024): $3.50M raised at $63.5M Valuation (Samsung Next, UOB Venture, Sony Network Comms)
• Seed (June 28, 2023): $3.50M raised (Sony Network Communications)
Investor Tiers:
• Strategic Partners / Corporate: SBI Holdings, Sony Network Communications
• Tier 2 VC: Samsung Next
• Tier 4 VC: UOB Venture Management, Sony Innovation Fund
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🛠️ How to Participate in Startale Airdrop & Farm STAR Points (Step-by-Step)
Task 1: Setup Account & Daily STAR Points (Ongoing)
Step 1: Sign Up
• Visit the official Startale web app: https://app.startale.com/sign-up
• Log in using your email/social passkey to automatically generate your ERC-4337 smart wallet.
Step 2: Daily Check-In (GM Streak)
• Go to the “Home” tab and check in daily.
• Every 10 GM check-ins yield 10 STAR Points (extra bonus points awarded for a 10-day streak).
Step 3: Swap & Deposit
• Go to the “Swap” tab and convert supported tokens into USDSC (Startale’s digital dollar).
• Deposit funds into liquidity pools or the Earn Vault. Base rate: 0.0025 STAR Points per $1 of liquidity daily (min deposit $10).
Step 4: Mini Apps & Referrals
• Open the “Mini Apps” tab and engage with ecosystem games to earn extra points.
• Invite friends to receive 10% of their earned points (capped at 200 points/month).
Task 2: Supersized August Campaign (⚡ Limited-Time: Aug 6 – Aug 19, 2026)
Complete these tasks inside the Startale App during August to earn up to 100 extra STAR Points:
• Mission 1 (20 Points): Buy at least 5 USDSC using supported assets in the app.
• Mission 2 (40 Points): Exchange $10 worth of ETH for USDSC on the Soneium network.
• Mission 3 (20 Points): Deposit at least 10 USDSC into the Earn Vault (Must remain untouched for 7 days).
• Mission 4 (20 Points): Provide $10+ liquidity in any pool for 7 days untouched.
Task 3: Startale Card Waitlist (Free Access)
1. Go to the “Card” section inside the Startale App.
2. Submit your application form to join the waitlist for early access to the Startale Web3 Debit Card.
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📌 Note for Users: Startale utilizes Account Abstraction (AA), making gas fees extremely low and transaction signing seamless. For the Supersized August campaign, ensure your $10+ liquidity stays deposited for the full 7 days to qualify.
⚠️ Security Warning: Always double-check official URLs (https://app.startale.com/sign-up and official X @StartaleGroup). Never share your seed phrase or private keys anywhere.