Ronin is an EVM blockchain specifically forged for gaming. Launched by Sky Mavis, the creator of Web3’s breakout title Axie Infinity which has generated over $1.3B in revenue, Ronin is the only blockchain proven to scale a single game to accommodate millions of daily active users and has processed over $4B in NFT volumes. Ronin optimizes for near-instant transactions and negligible fees that enable millions of in-game transactions to occur seamlessly, making it the leading choice for Web3 games.
The $RON Token is the ecosystem token for the Ronin blockchain which enables users to pay for transactions on Ronin and participate in securing the network via delegation to validators. Further utility is planned to be added via different Apps built on Ronin.
Refer to Tokenomics section in the whitepaper for more information on supply distribution and unlock schedule
You will first need a cryptocurrency wallet that supports the Ronin blockchain to store,trade,and receive these tokens.
There are several ways to purchase RON and other tokens on Ronin. Users can either purchase them through a Centralized Exchange - (CEX), On-ramp solutions & Decentralized Exchange - (DEX).
1. Purchasing tokens through a Centralized Exchange (CEX)
Ronin is currently listed on the following exchanges, users with accounts in these exchanges can purchase RON.
2. Purchasing tokens through On-ramp providers
Ronin has the following official On-ramp partners supporting On-ramp solutions on the Ronin chain currently.
Users can purchase RON either via PC or the Ronin Mobile Wallet:
Katana is the official DEX supported on Ronin. Here is a detailed guide on the Katana Dex.
Users should first acquire funds on Ronin either through withdrawing from CEXes onto Ronin or via Ronin Bridge. (Guide to Bridging from Ethereum using the Ronin bridge).
Katana is also the avenue for users to purchase other tokens in the Ronin ecosystem like $AXS, $SLP and numerous other tokens.
Ronin Price Chart - CoinGecko | CoinMarketCap
Ronin Key Metrics - Nansen | TokenTerminal
Liquidity Pairs & Tokens on Ronin - Katana Analytics
RON Vesting Schedule - TokenUnlocks.app | TokenTerminal
If you are looking for a way to spend RON and Trade NFTs, you can purchase in-game assets/NFTs for games in the following marketplaces.
Axie Infinity Marketplace - App. Axie
Official Ronin Marketplace - Mavis Market