Ronin Shifts Gears: Gaming Blockchain Goes Full-Ethereum Layer 2

Ronin (RON) is an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible blockchain designed specifically for the gaming industry.

Originally forged by Sky Mavis to power Axie Infinity, a global phenomenon in Web3 gaming, Ronin has evolved from a specialized sidechain into a comprehensive ecosystem supporting millions of daily active users.

The network is transitioning from a standalone sidechain to an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) using the Optimism (OP) Stack, expected to finalize by the first half of 2026.