Key Points

• Ronin is heading to EthCC Cannes from July 4th to 6th! Devs and builders, we want YOU to join us on the ground for a three-day building sprint. Enter the first-ever Ronin <> ETHGlobal hackathon for a chance to win part of a $5K prize pool. The Ronin ecosystem team will also fast-track winners through Ronin’s grant program, opening the door to more recognition and funding opportunities up to $300K. Register for ETHGlobal here.
• What kinds of dApps you can build: Anything that users love. In particular, we’re looking for dApps that leverage gamified DeFi, SocialFi, AI agents, real-world assets (RWAs) and prediction markets.
• Why build on Ronin: 800K MAU. 31M+ wallets. Strong distribution in Southeast Asia, the United States, and Latin America. Ronin is a battle-tested chain with a cult-like community, and is expanding from the #1 gaming chain to a full-fledged consumer chain. Find real users and build real traction – there has never been a better time to build in our ecosystem.

Ronin will be at EthCC Cannes from July 4th to 6th! Devs and builders, we want YOU to join us on the ground for a three-day building sprint. Enter the first-ever Ronin <> ETHGlobal hackathon for a chance to win part of a $5K prize pool – and get fast-tracked through the Ronin grant program. This is your chance to build on the #1 gaming chain during its early expansion to a full-fledged consumer chain. 

The Challenge

Build a consumer or DeFi dApp on Ronin. We’re looking for sticky, culture-driven products — something fun, useful, and interactive. If it runs on Ronin and users want to try it out, we want to see it.

Ship something real for a chain where users actually show up and use what you build.

• Gamified DeFi: no-loss wagers, yield games, interactive staking
• SocialFi & AI: social speculation platforms, AI-managed portfolios, follower-as-liquidity
• RWA & Prediction Markets: creative apps connecting real-world data
• Wildcards: Got a weird, sticky and experimental idea? Let’s see it!

Track Requirements

• Integrate Ronin’s Wallet SDK (onboarding, auth, session management)
• Deploy a smart contract & run transactions on Saigon testnet or Ronin mainnet

Why build on Ronin?

Ronin is the #1 EVM-compatible gaming chain, and is expanding to a full-fledged consumer ecosystem. If you’re looking for real users to give YOUR dApp a shot, you’re in the right place at the right time.

• Top gaming chain by real users with 800K MAU and a cryptonative userbase

• Battle-tested distribution network spanning Southeast Asia, USA, and Latin America

• Easy mainnet deployment with robust developer tools and third-party infrastructure available

• Cult-like community that loves to experiment with new projects

• Possible grant and BD support from Sky Mavis, inventors of Axie Infinity and Ronin Network

Final Thoughts

The Ronin <> ETHGlobal Hackathon is a great opportunity to connect with other builders, kickstart a new project, and win prizes at the same time. Join us at ETHGlobal Cannes and kickstart your Ronin journey with us.