Ronin Returns to Ethereum

Ronin, the blockchain that revolutionized Web3 gaming with Axie Infinity, has officially announced its return to the Ethereum ecosystem. But this time, not as an isolated sidechain, but as a Layer 2 solution that will leverage the security and scalability of Ethereum’s mainnet. The transition is scheduled for the first half of 2026.

Why return to Ethereum?

When Ronin launched in 2021, Ethereum was facing high gas fees and network congestion, which led to the creation of a dedicated sidechain for Axie Infinity. However, the landscape has changed dramatically:

• Ethereum is now faster and cheaper, thanks to the evolution of its scaling solutions.
• Institutional adoption has grown, positioning Ethereum as the de facto standard for Web3 applications.
• Ronin aims to expand beyond gaming, evolving into a general-purpose blockchain.

What’s changing with Ronin L2?

Ronin’s new phase brings key improvements for the entire community:

• 12x faster transactions, backed by Ethereum’s security.
• More games, apps, and real-world use cases, expanding the ecosystem beyond Axie.
• 100% of gas fees redirected to the $RON community, strengthening the internal economy.
• Proof of Distribution (PoD): users will be able to stake $RON to support top builders and earn rewards for participating.

When will it happen?

Phase	Event	Details
Q4 2025	Ronin-powered payments	Launch in emerging markets, starting with the Philippines
Q1–Q2 2026	Final hard fork	Ronin L2 activation and PoD system goes live

What technology will Ronin use?

Although technical details are still in development, it’s confirmed that Ronin will adopt a rollup-based architecture, likely using zk or optimistic rollups. This will enable:

• Faster and cheaper transactions
• Enhanced security by inheriting Ethereum’s base layer
• Compatibility with Ethereum tools and smart contracts

Impact on the Ronin ecosystem

The migration will bring direct benefits to players, developers, and communities:

• Players: Lower transaction costs and greater interoperability with other games and platforms
• Developers: Access to Ethereum tooling, increased liquidity, and technical support
• Communities like Ola Guild Games: New opportunities for tournaments, collectibles, and multi-game experiences

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