What is Ronin (RON)?
Ronin is an EVM-compatible blockchain specifically designed for gaming applications. Developed by Sky Mavis, the creators of the blockbuster Web3 game Axie Infinity (which generated over $1.3 billion in revenue), Ronin stands out as the only blockchain proven to scale a single game for millions of daily active users. Key highlights include:
- Processed $4+ billion in NFT transactions.
- Optimized for instant transactions and negligible fees.
- Supports seamless in-game microtransactions for Web3 gaming.
Early Adoption Metrics:
- 250K daily active addresses (first 9 months).
- $5B Total Value Locked (TVL) during peak.
- 2M+ wallet downloads.
- Hosted 15% of global NFT trading volume at its peak.
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Who Created Ronin?
Ronin was developed by Sky Mavis, the studio behind Axie Infinity. Their expertise in scaling Web3 games laid the foundation for Ronin’s infrastructure.
What Makes Ronin Unique?
Proven Scalability:
- Handled 15% of NFT trades in 2021 (second only to Ethereum).
- Supports massive user bases (millions of daily players).
Game-First Design:
- Eliminates bloat from traditional blockchains.
- Curates high-quality dApps to minimize spam.
Sustainability:
- 695Mx more energy-efficient than Bitcoin per transaction.
Security:
- Post-2022 breach ($173.6M stolen), Sky Mavis implemented zero-trust protocols and rigorous audits.
Sky Mavis Backing:
- Offers grants/consulting to game developers building on Ronin.
Ronin (RON) Tokenomics
Supply Details (2025):
- Circulating Supply: 659.24M RON
- Max Supply: 1B RON
Allocation:
- 25% Rewards (staking/bridging).
- 30% Community (liquidity mining, grants).
- 30% Team (Sky Mavis).
- 15% Ecosystem Fund.
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Historical Price Data
- All-Time High: $4.32 (Jan 2022).
- Current Price: 88.99% below ATH.
- All-Time Low: $0.1976.
Market Performance (2025)
- Market Cap: $313.56M (Rank: #206).
- Price: $0.4756.
FAQs
Is Ronin a Good Investment?
Ronin’s niche in gaming and Sky Mavis’ track record make it a high-potential but volatile asset. Always DYOR.
Where Can I Buy RON?
Available on major DEXs/CEXs (e.g., Katana DEX). Check CoinMarketCap for latest listings.
How Does Ronin Compare to Ethereum?
Faster/cheaper for gaming, but with centralized trade-offs (e.g., fewer validators).