Ronin Network launches $10M grant program for Web3 developers

The Ronin Network has unveiled a $10 million grant program aimed at fostering blockchain development within its ecosystem, particularly in gaming, consumer decentralised applications (DApps), and decentralised finance (DeFi) protocols.  

Launched on January 16, the Ronin Ecosystem Grants initiative seeks to enhance the network's capabilities by attracting a diverse range of developers.  

The grant pool will be allocated among developers and waypoint services, which act as crypto-based bridge solutions.  

Developers can apply for builder grants of up to $300,000 in Ronin (CRYPTO:RON) tokens, while waypoint gas grants offer funding of up to $20,000 in RON.  

Funding will be provided based on milestone achievements that align with the project's long-term goals.  

This financial support is intended to cover critical expenses such as development integrations, audits, and deployment processes.  

“We’re excited to support teams and game studios with innovative ideas to expand the capabilities and utilities of the Ronin Ecosystem,” the Ronin Network stated.  

The program aims to encourage collaboration among developers and to position Ronin as a foundational platform for gaming, DApps, and DeFi solutions.  

Participating projects are expected to address user pain points, onboard new users, and increase on-chain activity.  

The smaller waypoint gas grants are designed to streamline user onboarding and improve the overall user experience by covering gas costs associated with blockchain interactions.  

There is no set deadline for applications, and the review process will take up to four weeks.  

Approved projects will gain increased visibility across various Ronin platforms, including the Ronin Ecosystem Grants website and Ronin Wallet.  

Additional benefits for successful applicants include access to the Ronin Builders Discord for collaboration with other teams, venture capitalists (VCs), and advisors, as well as potential integration opportunities with Web3 games and ecosystem partners.