Key Points
- Introducing Ronin Ecosystem Grants: Ronin is almost open, and we’re ready to support the next generation of builders. Ronin’s ecosystem is expanding fast, and this developer-focused initiative offers funding to further expand Ronin’s capabilities and utilities.
- Focused Funding Programs: From the Builder Grant offering up to $300K in $RON for innovation and essential costs to the Waypoint Grant providing $20K in $RON for gas sponsorship and user onboarding, our programs are designed to support builders at every stage of their journey on Ronin. Learn more below!
- Apply Now: Explore Ronin Ecosystem Grants page to find the grant that best fits your needs, fill in the form and submit your application today!
Introducing Ronin Ecosystem Grants! Operation Leviosa is in full swing, and we’re ready to support the next generation of builders. Ronin Ecosystem Grants is a developer-focused initiative that promotes collaboration to expand capabilities and utilities on Ronin. This program provides funding and resources to help promising teams deploy new innovative projects on the Ronin blockchain.
Secure funding ranging from $20K to $300K. Get featured on Ronin channels that receive millions of impressions everyday. Make connections with builders in the ecosystem supporting Pixels, Axie Infinity, and more. Here’s what the program is all about:
Grants To Kickstart Your Project
Builder Grant
Designed to empower builders on Ronin at any stage, type, or size, this grant offers up to $300K in RON with milestone-based unlocks to align long-term interests. Use it to cover a variety of essential costs like development integrations, audits, and deployment.
The Builder Grant seeks recipients who explore innovative use cases. Key evaluation factors include:
- Ability to solve user or developer pain points or introduce new utilities on Ronin
- Ability to onboard new users to Ronin and increase the onchain activity on Ronin
- Existing traction
- Project's reputation and the team's execution capabilities
Learn more about the criteria here.
Waypoint Gas Grant
Eligible teams integrating Ronin Waypoint can access a $20K grant in RON through the Waypoint Grant program. This program seeks projects focused on enhancing UX and simplifying user onboarding. Designed to cover gas costs, the grant ensures a seamless on-chain experience for end-users while empowering builders to kickstart their projects.
Learn more about the criteria here.
Builder Benefits
If you’re looking to build on a fastest growing gaming blockchain used everyday by millions of real players, you’re in the right place. Ronin’s distribution advantage is undeniable – and in Web3, distribution is king. What began as a chain optimized for gaming is fast-becoming a full-fledged foundation for consumer dApps, DeFi protocols, and more.
Ronin’s upcoming opening will enable even more users to flood into the Ronin ecosystem, and recipients of Ronin Ecosystem Grants will have the opportunity to ride that wave. Here’s what grantees get from Ronin Support Program Builder’s Grants:
- Ecosystem Amplification - gain visibility across Ronin channels.
- Feature on Ronin Ecosystem Grants website
- Feature on Ronin Wallet
- Builder Round-Up across Ronin channels
- Builder Connections - Get access to the Ronin Builders Discord, and connect with a network of teams building on Ronin, VCs and advisors.
- Builder Perks - Integrate with leading Web3 games and ecosystem partners. Access exclusive discounts from infrastructure and tooling providers. See full list of perks here.
How to ApplyOur streamlined application process looks the same regardless of the grant type for which you’re applying. However, we encourage applicants to review the different grants available. Here’s how to apply:
Step 1: Go to the Ronin Ecosystem Grant Notion and read through the grants available.
Step 2: Determine which grant(s) best suit your needs and apply via this form.
Step 3: Wait 3-4 weeks while our teams complete a review process.Step 4: Successful applicants will receive an email
Note that we accept applications on a rolling basis, so you can apply whenever you're ready. No deadlines, no pressure.
Final Thoughts
Ronin has been growing at a blistering pace for the last two years. These Ecosystem Grants are part of a larger strategy to support the next generation of developers on Ronin, and we expect to add more grant types over time. These might even include physical and digital developer-focused events to rally developer talent on Ronin. Let’s keep pushing!
