- Ronin, the world’s largest gaming blockchain by daily active users, announces zkEVM launch.
- Built with a modified version of the Polygon Chain Development Kit (CDK).
- Aims to support the rapid growth of game studios and enhance the permissionless environment.
- Plans to integrate a Polygon ZK prover directly into Ronin.
- Supports 1.4 million daily active addresses.
Ronin and Polygon Revolutionize Gaming with zkEVM Launch
In a groundbreaking move for the gaming industry, Ronin, the world’s largest gaming blockchain by daily active users, has announced the launch of Ronin zkEVM. This Layer 2 (L2) chain is built using a modified version of the Polygon Chain Development Kit (CDK), and it promises to revolutionize the way game developers operate.
Why zkEVM is a Game-Changer:
- Scalability: By building a dedicated zero-knowledge (ZK) blockchain, Ronin aims to serve infinitely more users, supporting the rapid growth of its thriving game studio partners and further enhancing the permissionless environment to onboard more gaming experiences.
- Simplified Development: Ronin’s integration of a Polygon ZK prover directly into its network provides a turnkey solution for game studios to easily build their zkEVM blockchains on Ronin without needing to establish their own security and consensus mechanisms.
- Proven Track Record: Originally built to scale and house its flagship IP, Axie Infinity, Ronin has evolved to support a broader gaming ecosystem and currently supports 1.4 million daily active addresses.
According to Trung Nguyen, CEO and Co-founder of Sky Mavis, “Our key goal is to build a unified gaming ecosystem that facilitates effortless asset transfers, token swaps, and NFT trading between Layer 1 (L1) and L2 games, all while offering low gas fees for users.”
Ronin’s zkEVM launch is a significant milestone in the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) and gaming. With the ability to support a larger user base and simplify development, game developers can now focus on creating innovative gaming experiences without worrying about the underlying infrastructure.
As the gaming industry continues to grow, Ronin and Polygon’s zkEVM launch is a testament to the power of blockchain technology in enabling new possibilities for developers and gamers alike.
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