Ronin, the blockchain platform developed by Sky Mavis for games like Axie Infinity, is set to migrate to the Ethereum network on May 12. This transition marks the end of its four-year operation as an independent sidechain, bringing significant upgrades to its ecosystem.
The migration is expected to drastically cut RON inflation, from over 20% down to under 1%, while also expanding treasury inflows. Ronin is also introducing Proof of Distribution, a system designed to automatically reward builders based on their measurable contributions, such as gas spending, user growth, and trading volume.
Treasury inflows will be further bolstered through staking allocations, sequencer revenue, and increased marketplace fees. Ronin states this will result in a more efficient, secure, and incentive-aligned network for both developers and users.
The transition will require approximately 10 hours of downtime, during which no on-chain activity will be possible. Node operators must complete their upgrades before the scheduled hardfork.
Originally launched in February 2021 due to prohibitive Ethereum mainnet gas fees at the time, Ronin's independent operation was critical for Axie Infinity's early growth. However, this independence also led to a major security incident in March 2022, when the Ronin bridge was exploited for approximately $625 million.
With the maturation of Ethereum's layer 2 solutions, Ronin's move back to the main Ethereum ecosystem reflects the network's current stability and advanced capabilities.