Ronin Ecosystem Grants Program Overview

Key Features

Funding and Grant Types

• Total Funding Pool: $10 million in RON tokens is allocated to support ecosystem development34.
• Builder Grant: Offers up to $300,000 in RON. This grant supports innovative projects and covers essential costs such as development, integrations, smart contract audits, and deployment234.
• Waypoint Gas Grant: Provides up to $20,000 in RON for user onboarding and to cover transaction (gas) fees, lowering barriers for new users234.

Program Goals

• Attract Web3 developers for projects in gaming, consumer applications, and DeFi.
• Encourage solutions that address user and developer pain points, introduce new utilities, and boost on-chain activity.
• Foster collaboration by connecting grantees with other builders, investors, and advisors15.
• Expand visibility for successful projects through Ronin’s marketing channels and platform integrations.

Additional Benefits for Grantees

• Ecosystem Amplification: Projects get featured on the Ronin Ecosystem Grants website, wallet, and across social media channels.
• Community Access: Grantees are invited to Ronin's Discord to connect with developers, VCs, advisors, and game studios.
• Exclusive Perks: Integration support with top Web3 games, discounts from infrastructure providers, and access to the broader Ronin network and its partners15.

Application and Selection

• Open Applications: There are no deadlines; developers can apply at any time234.
• Review Process: Applications are reviewed every 3–4 weeks, typically with a milestone-based funding approach5.
• Eligibility: Open to individual developers, startups, and established studios. Each grant type requires a separate application for tailored evaluation.

Alignment with Broader Strategy

• The grants initiative is part of Ronin’s strategy to broaden its ecosystem and onboard new developers beyond gaming, aiming for deep integration with consumer products and DeFi2367.

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