Ronin Network Completes Migration to Ethereum Layer 2 via OP Stack on May 12

Ronin Network completed its strategic migration from a standalone sidechain to an Ethereum Layer 2 using the OP Stack on May 12, 2026. The transition involved approximately ten hours of scheduled downtime at block height 55,577,490, during which all in-game data, marketplace listings, and wallet balances were transferred to the new Layer 2 state. By aligning with the Optimism Superchain architecture, Ronin now benefits from Ethereum's shared finality and security model.

Beyond the technical upgrade, Ronin implemented a radical overhaul of its native token, RON, shifting from an inflationary model to a deflationary structure. Annual inflation was slashed from over twenty percent to less than one percent. Approximately ninety million RON tokens originally earmarked for staking rewards were redirected to the Ronin Treasury. The network introduced a sequencer net fee capture system and increased marketplace fees from 0.5% to 1.25%, ensuring value accrual is driven by network utility rather than token issuance. The integration with EigenDA for data availability allows Ronin to maintain low transaction costs while capturing higher economic value from gaming volume.