Top 6 NFT Games on Ronin by Sky Mavis
Top 6 NFT Games on Ronin by Sky Mavis
Behind the multibillion-dollar empire success of Axie Infinity in 2021 lies the bustling ecosystem of NFT games that have emerged and developed throughout 2023, receiving substantial investments from major players in the web3 gaming industry, all within the blockchain ecosystem known as Ronin.
In this article, we explore the Ronin ecosystem and the hottest NFT games on this blockchain.
What is Ronin Network?
Ronin Network is a blockchain researched and developed by Sky Mavis, a Vietnamese technology company integrating blockchain into gaming, and the birthplace of the NFT game Axie Infinity.
Ronin Blockchain is designed to support NFT Gaming development and is the only blockchain proven capable of scaling games to meet the daily activities of millions of users, having processed over $4 billion USD in NFT transaction volume.
Additionally, Ronin is considered a sidechain of Ethereum, operating independently while connected to the Ethereum Mainnet, optimizing transactions with high speed and negligible fees, enabling seamless gaming transactions. Thus, it is a top choice for web3 games.
The Ronin blockchain ecosystem includes not only NFT games but also various projects and components such as:
- Ronin Block Explorer: Real-time platform for users to access Ronin blockchain information, akin to search and transaction lookup tools like Etherscan.
- Ron Staking: Feature enabling users to stake RON for rewards while safeguarding the blockchain.
- Katana DEX: Decentralized Exchange (DEX) on Ronin supporting trading of tokens like USDC, WETH, SLP, AXS.
- Ronin Wallet: Storage for assets on Ronin Network.
- Ronin Bridge: Bridge facilitating asset transfers between Ronin Network and Ethereum.
- Ramp: Tool allowing users to purchase coins, tokens on Ronin blockchain with fiat.
- MetaLend: Lending project on Ronin enabling players to use NFTs as collateral to borrow WETH.
- Scatter: Feature enabling token transfer across multiple wallet addresses on Ronin Network.
Top NFT Games on Ronin
- Axie Infinity
Axie Infinity is a monster-battling game where players collect adorable creatures called Axies to battle each other in turn-based combat. The game runs on the Ethereum blockchain with support from Ronin, reducing fees and transaction delays. It focuses on turn-based battles against computer-controlled Axie teams or other players. Players can trade, buy, and sell in-game NFT items to earn real money. Axies can also be bred to create stronger teams, which can be used to win battles and earn valuable game tokens. At its peak, these NFTs can be priced at up to 300 ETH (about $600,000).
- Pixels
Pixels is an NFT farm game with pixel art graphics developed on the Ronin blockchain, boasting over 900,000 players. Players engage in activities such as farming, missions, processing materials, and interacting with other players in the vast world of Pixels. There are two main ways to earn money in the game: Sharecroppers allow others to rent your NFTs to play, earning you passive income based on the productivity of other players, plus fixed rental fees. You can also play the game, sell resources, and complete tasks to earn $BERRY and $PIXEL tokens. Pixels uses a dual-token economic model with both $BERRY and $PIXEL having unlimited supply.
- ApeIron
Apeiron is an NFT game inspired by classic strategy games like Populous, Black and White, and Spore. In the game, players become rulers of mysterious and diverse planets, managing their planets and nurturing Dood creatures to develop and coexist. Players can participate in two main gameplay modes: PVE, where they use their avatar deity to defeat monsters on other dungeon planets and receive items, and PVP, where they use their fleet to fight 1v1 against other players, climb the rankings, and earn rewards such as game tokens or exclusive NFTs.
- The Machine Arena
The Machine Arena is a fast-paced hero shooter NFT game developed by Directive Games Limited and built on the Ronin blockchain. The game features both PvP and PvE modes, allowing players to showcase their gaming skills and earn rewards such as NFTs, game tokens, or valuable items. Players can play The Machines Arena on platforms like Steam or Epic Games Store.
- ZOIDS WILD ARENA
ZOIDS WILD ARENA is a TCG (Trading Card Game) NFT game inspired by characters from the animated TV series "ZOIDS WILD" and "ZOIDS WILD ZERO", spin-offs of the ZOIDS media franchise produced by TOMY since 1983. In the game, players collect cards to battle, and these cards can be traded as NFTs to earn money in the game. The game is fully released on operating systems like Android or Windows, where players can directly download and experience it.
- Tribesters
Tribesters is an MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) NFT game developed within the Ronin ecosystem. Players are placed in a micro-society where they engage in various activities such as farming, cultivation, and interacting with others.
Conclusion
From the current products and features on the Ronin blockchain, we can see Sky Mavis' vision in building Ronin into a blockchain dedicated to the GameFi field in the future, and we eagerly anticipate a 2024 with many more explosive projects on the Ronin blockchain.
