Sky Mavis launches Ronin Forge to advance experimental Web3 games

Key Takeaways

• Sky Mavis has launched Ronin Forge, helping game studios push the boundaries of creativity and explore new frontiers of game development.
• With NFT volume processed reaching $4 billion and a commanding 29.53% DAA market share, Ronin is positioning itself as a platform for Web3 gaming thanks to its near-instant transactions and negligible fees.

sky mavis, the founder of Ronin, a thriving gaming blockchain, today announced Ronin Forge. Known as an experimental hub for Web3 game development, this avant-garde program aims to revolutionize the gaming landscape by providing a fertile ground for innovation and collaboration.

Announced with much anticipation, Ronin Forge aims to empower aspiring gaming studios with an innovative $50,000 grant, along with a robust technology infrastructure and unparalleled access to the thriving Ronin ecosystem. This strategic move aims to foster creativity while fostering a vibrant community of developers eager to explore the potential of Web3 games.

Now that support for Ronin Forge is officially open, the race is on for promising teams to seize this unique opportunity. Sky Mavis plans to accept up to six teams sequentially, giving priority to games in late alpha or early beta stages, with a global launch scheduled for within 3 to 6 months. Additionally, a keen passion for Web3 games and an inclination towards experimenting with NFTs and tokens are highly encouraged among applicants.

“We’re looking for a passionate team that is hungry for innovation,” said Aleksander Leonard Larsen, Chairman, COO and Co-Founder of Sky Mavis. “Ronin Forge represents a pivotal point in our journey to drive the evolution of Web3 games. Through grants and ecosystem access, we aspire to foster a thriving community of developers committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible.”

In particular, high-performing teams can advance to Studio Partner status, a coveted position that promises personalized advisory support from Sky Mavis and potential additional funding of up to $500,000 USD. This elite designation confirms our status as a pioneer in Web3 gaming, placing us in esteemed company alongside industry giants such as Pixels and the legendary Ragnarok: Monster World.

Built specifically for gaming by Sky Mavis, designers of the iconic Axie Infinity, Ronin is unrivaled in scalability and has processed NFT volume approaching $4 billion. Its unparalleled performance, featuring near-instant transactions and negligible fees, has solidified its status as the go-to platform for Web3 gaming.

Ronin currently holds a 29.53% DAA market share, surpassing the combined market share of its closest competitors. In April 2024, we reached a historic milestone of 1.39 million daily active addresses, highlighting Ronin’s unparalleled popularity and burgeoning appetite for Web3 gaming experiences.

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