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Ronin Network, a blockchain tailored for Web3 gaming and known for powering Axie Infinity, integrates Alchemy, a platform that supports over 70% of top onchain apps with APIs for NFTs, tokens, and transaction tracking, starting March 28, 2025. Alchemy’s tools will allow Ronin developers to enhance dApps and games with features like NFT displays and historical transaction data, leveraging Ronin’s EVM-compatible infrastructure for seamless Web3 gaming experiences. This partnership reflects Ronin’s rapid growth as a hub for Web3 builders, following its recent public opening, and aligns with the broader trend of blockchain platforms expanding developer toolkits to attract gaming studios.

Ronin Network, a blockchain tailored for gaming since its 2021 launch by Sky Mavis, is facilitating the migration of Origins and Beasts NFT collections from Arbitrum to its ecosystem, starting the week of April 14, 2025, to leverage Ronin’s EVM compatibility and low-cost transactions, which average $0.02 per swap compared to Arbitrum’s $0.50 as of 2024 data from L2Fees.The migration, led by Kuroro Beasts—a Web3 gaming project—follows a trend of NFT projects like Forgotten Runiverse moving to Ronin for better gameplay and broader reach, driven by Ronin’s 700,000 daily active users in 2024, a 300% increase since 2022, largely due to Axie Infinity’s success, per DappRadar.This strategic shift could boost Ronin’s $RON token price, as migrations often increase network activity; a 2023 study by Chainalysis found that layer-2 migrations can lead to a 15-20% token price surge within 30 days if user adoption rises, though risks like Arbitrum’s 2023 outage—causing 2-hour downtime—highlight potential stability concerns.

The Katana Liquidity Mining Program, launched in Jan 2023, has been a cornerstone for liquidity on Ronin’s DEX, emitting over 200K RON tokens weekly. However, Ronin announced its end to shift focus to the Ronin Blitz program, which offers boosted rewards from a $3M pool. This move aims to optimize capital efficiency and enhance DeFi utility on the network, particularly after the Katana v3 upgrade introduced concentrated liquidity in Dec 2024 (blog.roninchain.com, 2025-05-20). Expect deeper liquidity, reduced slippage, and better trading experiences for users.Recent NewsRonin has been on a roll lately! In Apr 2025, the Ronin Blitz program went live, bringing new pools and assets to the ecosystem (gam3s.gg, 2025-04-06). The network also adopted zkEVM tech in Jun 2024, boosting scalability and aiming for up to 400M transactions daily (gam3s.gg, 2024-09-05). These developments highlight Ronin’s pivot from a gaming-focused chain to a robust DeFi hub.Future PlansLooking ahead, Ronin plans a major Katana upgrade in Q3 2025, promising more features to enhance user yields and liquidity. The ecosystem is also exploring new DeFi primitives, like liquid staking with Rocket Pool rETH, to expand earning opportunities (blog.roninchain.com, 2025-05-20). Third-party builders may soon create custom blockchains on Ronin, potentially for major games like Pixels.Onchain DataWhile specific metrics like staking volumes for Katana v3 aren’t publicly available, Ronin’s mid-2024 report noted a surge in transaction capacity and user growth after RON listings on Binance and Coinbase (gam3s.gg, 2024-09-05). This suggests strong network adoption fueling the ecosystem’s evolution.Community SentimentThe X community is buzzing with excitement! Users like @kavwxyz expressed enthusiasm, saying, “yoooooo this got me excited more juiceeee,” reflecting optimism about Ronin’s DeFi push (X, 2025-05-20). Discussions highlight confidence in RON’s growing utility.Final ThoughtsThis transition could reshape DeFi on Ronin, offering better yields for liquidity providers. However, as with any ecosystem shift, there’s a risk of short-term volatility in RON’s price—proceed with caution. Stay tuned for more updates!