Ethereum News Today: Ronin Migrates to Ethereum L2 to Boost Scalability and Interoperability

The Axie Infinity creator, Sky Mavis, has announced that its custom-built blockchain, Ronin, will transition from a standalone layer-1 (L1) network to a layer-2 (L2) solution on Ethereum. This strategic shift, expected to be finalized in the first or second quarter of 2026, marks Ronin’s return to the broader Ethereum ecosystem, aiming to enhance scalability, interoperability, and overall user experience [1]. The move reflects the evolving landscape of Ethereum, which has seen significant improvements in transaction speed and cost efficiency in recent years.

Ronin was initially created in 2021 to serve as a dedicated blockchain for Axie Infinity, a popular NFT-based game that required faster and cheaper transactions than what Ethereum could offer at the time. As a sidechain, Ronin provided the necessary performance to support the game’s rapidly growing user base [2]. However, with the implementation of Ethereum 2.0 upgrades and the proliferation of L2 solutions, the Ronin team has concluded that Ethereum now offers the optimal environment for supporting both gaming and other decentralized applications [3].

According to the Ronin team, the decision to return to Ethereum was driven by the platform’s growing appeal among traditional finance and developer communities. Ethereum’s increasing institutional adoption, particularly in the form of Ether treasury companies, has made it a more attractive and robust foundation for building decentralized applications [4]. By migrating to Ethereum L2, Ronin aims to leverage Ethereum’s security, composability, and global user base while maintaining fast and low-cost transactions [5].

The migration will occur in two phases and is expected to transform Ronin into a “gamified engine” for Ethereum. This shift could facilitate deeper integration with the broader Ethereum ecosystem, potentially enabling new use cases in gaming, NFTs, and DeFi. Analysts suggest that Ronin’s return could also represent a broader trend, as more blockchain projects choose to align with Ethereum’s infrastructure amid the growing adoption of L2 solutions [6].

The timeline for the transition indicates a relatively aggressive implementation plan, reflecting Sky Mavis’ confidence in the project’s direction. The announcement has been widely shared within the crypto community, with developers and users expressing support for the decision [7]. This move is expected to bolster Ethereum’s role as a hub for scalable, high-performance blockchain applications.

As Ethereum continues to mature, the return of Ronin as an L2 network underscores the platform’s increasing relevance in the decentralized technology space. Projects that seek to combine Ethereum’s security and developer tools with the efficiency of L2 solutions are likely to benefit from this trend, reinforcing Ethereum’s position as a leading infrastructure for innovation [8].

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[1] https://www.mexc.com/es/news/ronin-will-upgrade-from-a-sidechain-to-ethereum-l2-and-is-expected-to-be-completed-in-q1-or-q2-of/65385

[2] https://x.com/psycheout86?lang=en

[3] https://www.coinlive.com/en/news-flash/871688

[4] https://mx.advfn.com/bolsa-de-valores/COIN/ETHUSD/crypto-news/96652547/axie-infinity-creator-ronin-network-coming-back-to

[5] https://thebittimes.com/sky-mavis-set-to-turns-its-ronin-nft-chain-into-an-eth-l2-chain-tbt119178.html

[7] https://x.com/jihoz_axie

[8] https://thedefiedge.com/newsletter/l1-wars-stripe-joins-the-battle/