Gaming blockchain Ronin announced that it has gone permissionless, opening its ecosystem to all developers and significantly broadening the scope for new games, decentralized applications (dApps), and decentralized finance (DeFi) projects.
What’s the significance: Ronin’s shift to a permissionless model would let web3 game developers launch and scale their projects faster, with easier access to tools, a large player base, and a strong blockchain ecosystem.
Key details:
- On February 12th, Ronin announced that it is now permissionless, allowing all developers to build on its ecosystem.
- The shift opens the door for new games, dApps, and DeFi projects on the blockchain.
- Ronin used to be exclusive, but with this news it is now open to all sorts of builders.
- In addition, Sky Mavis also introduced the Ronin Developer Console, which offers tools for seamless game deployment.
- The media release also noted the shift includes the Chainlink CCIP integration of Ronin.
- The integration will boost Ronin’s cross-chain security, enhance its Ethereum bridge, and connect with Coinbase’s Base, improving interoperability for future blockchain integrations.
Key quote:
“Today marks the dawn of Ronin’s golden age. Over the past four years, we’ve cemented our status as the premier gaming chain, and now we’re evolving once again. With Open Ronin, we’re accelerating our growth—unlocking more games, DeFi applications, and dApps than ever before. I believe this moment will be studied for years to come. Today, everyone is invited to join us. If you’re building something that will make sense to everyday people, we want you to build it on Ronin. Welcome!”
Trung Nguyen CEO and Co-Founder, Sky Mavis
The numbers: Along with the announcement, Sky Mavis also shared their growth metrics for 2024.
- 10x increase in daily active addresses (2.27M by December).
- 134% growth in NFT trading volume ($71M total).
- RON holders grew from 3M to 18M, with Binance and Coinbase listings.
- 17 new games launched, NFT collections grew 5x, and Pixels DAU hit 1.3M.
Ronin Developer Console: It is a toolkit designed to streamline the development process and enhance accessibility. Its suite of tools allows developers to launch projects quickly, concentrate on innovation, and leverage the robust Ronin infrastructure.
- Key features and tooling include:
- Streamlined User Accounts & Wallet
- Simple NFT Collection Listing
- Sponsored Transactions
- In-Game Marketplace & Token Swap SDK
- Fiat-to-Crypto Onramps
- Smart Contract Templates
How it works: Developers can now freely deploy their projects on Ronin without prior approval.
Games preparing to expand onto Ronin:
- Fishing Frenzy
- Nifty Island
- Rumble Kongs
- Ready Gamers (Sovrun)
- Pirate Nation
- De:Lithe Last Memories
- Arena of Faith
- Hello Monster
- Avarik Saga
- Chronos Worlds
- Photo Finish
- Sunflower Land
- NRN Agents
Games on Ronin: There are currently 17 Web3 Games on the Ronin Ecosystem with 17 more coming soon.
Active Games on Ronin
- Axie Infinity: Classic – Strategic card battles with guild competitions.
- Axie Infinity: Origins – Card-based strategy with Runes and Charms.
- Axie Infinity: Homeland – Village-building game in Lunacia.
- Pixels – Farming, building, and social interactions in a Web3 community.
- Apeiron – The first god game on Ronin.
- Wild Forest – Real-time strategy (RTS) with PvP battles and card mechanics.
- Kaidro – Expanding universe with webcomics, games, and animation.
- Ragnarok Monster World – Monster alliance-building game in the Ragnarok universe.
- The Machines Arena – 4v4 top-down hero shooter.
- Duet Monsters – Dual-rhythm music game by Sky Mavis and Cadenverse.
- CyberKongz Play & Kollect – Adventure Runs for in-game resources and rewards.
- Axie Champions – Match-3 puzzle game featuring Axies.
- Puffverse – Dreamland metaverse with an evolving ecosystem.
- Fableborne – Asynchronous PvP combat with deck-building and ARPG mechanics.
- Rumble Kong League – High-adrenaline 3v3 basketball game.
- Fishing Frenzy – Casual fishing game inspired by Stardew Valley.
Upcoming Games on Ronin
- Lumiterra – MMORPG featuring crafting, battles, and farming.
- Forgotten Runiverse – Fantasy MMO based on Forgotten Runes Wizard’s Cult.
- Tatsumeeko – Cross-platform modern fantasy game on Discord and mobile.
- Fight League – Arcade survival game backed by MIXI.
- Cambria – Old-school-inspired MMO with on-chain mechanics.
- Last Odyssey – Conquer-to-Earn strategy game.
- Pixel Heroes Adventure – RPG with quests, HeroZ, and exploration.
- BTX Battle Xtreme – Mobile battle royale extraction shooter.
- Kuroro Wilds – RPG with rogue-lite and collecting mechanics.
- Infomon – Web3 social game on Twitter with battling and collecting.
- Party Icons – Mobile party game blending battle royale, strategy, and social elements.
- Tribesters – Social MMO set in an enchanting world.
- Ragnarok Landverse – Web3 version of classic MMORPG Ragnarok Online.
- Avarik Saga – Mystical world exploration with demi-goddesses.
- Legends of Elumia – Next-gen MMORPG with blockchain ownership.
- De:Lithe Last Memories – Blockchain-based MMORPG by enish.
- Arena of Faith – 5v5 on-chain MOBA.
Between the lines: The shift to a permissionless model means Ronin is competing directly with broader blockchain ecosystems like Polygon and Immutable.
However: A fully open ecosystem can bring risks, including lower-quality projects or potential security threats. Sky Mavis may need to implement further governance measures or additional security layers to prevent spam projects or exploits.
The bottom line: As a top gaming blockchain, Ronin’s move to a permissionless model is a major leap for Web3 gaming, enabling developers to build, scale, and innovate more easily with powerful tools and strong security.
Worth reading: Recently, Ronin also launched Tama Meme, a fair-launch token launchpad by Moku, allowing users to create and trade memecoins and tokens, further expanding its transition to an open blockchain ecosystem.
This article is published on BitPinas: Ronin Goes Permissionless, Opens to All Developers
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