The Ronin Network, an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) blockchain renowned for its gaming applications, has unveiled a $10 million grants program aimed at fostering Web3 developer growth. Announced on January 16, the Ronin Ecosystem Grants initiative seeks to expand the blockchain’s capabilities by attracting developers focused on gaming, consumer decentralized applications (DApps), and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.
The grants are structured to support both developers and waypoints, which are crypto-based bridge services. Builder grants offer up to $300,000 in Ronin (RON) tokens, while waypoint gas grants provide up to $20,000 in RON. Approved projects will receive milestone-based funding to cover essential costs such as development integrations, audits, and deployment. The initiative emphasizes supporting teams and game studios with innovative ideas to enhance the Ronin ecosystem.
Beyond financial support, selected projects will gain increased visibility through Ronin’s platforms, including the Ronin Wallet and the Ecosystem Grants website. Additional benefits encompass access to the Ronin Builders Discord for collaboration with other teams, venture capitalists, and advisors, as well as integration opportunities with Web3 games and ecosystem partners. Approved developers may also receive discounts from infrastructure and tooling providers.
This initiative reflects Ronin’s commitment to becoming a foundational platform for gaming and consumer DApps. By incentivizing developers to address user challenges, onboard new participants, and boost on-chain activity, the grants program aims to drive innovation and growth within the Ronin ecosystem. The application process has no set deadline, with reviews expected to take up to four weeks.
