Ronin, the blockchain behind the popular game Axie Infinity, has made a significant move into the Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) ecosystem. The gaming-focused Layer-1 blockchain has announced its intention to launch a zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (zkEVM) protocol, leveraging the Polygon Chain Development Kit (CDK) to achieve this goal.

Polygon CDK: Enabling Permissionless L2 Creation

Ronin's decision to utilize the Polygon CDK, a modular open-source software toolkit for blockchain developers, will allow the permissionless creation of L2s within its ecosystem. Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal expressed his enthusiasm for this move, noting that the Ethereum community's love for Axie Infinity and the Ronin ecosystem will likely welcome the launch of the Ronin zkEVM.

Empowering Game Developers and Players

The new Ronin zkEVM protocol will provide game developers with the ability to launch their own L2 blockchains on the Ronin mainnet. These new Ronin chains will leverage zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs, which will empower players and enhance economic freedom within the ecosystem.

Polygon CDK's Growing Popularity

The use of Polygon CDK is gaining traction in the blockchain industry, with its advanced developer technology attracting various projects. For instance, the Indian e-commerce company Flipkart has shown interest in integrating its CDK-deployed L2 chain to boost its FireDrops platform. Additionally, the Shibarium rival, ShibChain, is an Ethereum L2 protocol built on Polygon's CDK.

Ronin's Ecosystem Growth

The integration with Polygon CDK and Ronin's foray into the L2 space are expected to usher in the next phase of growth for the Ronin ecosystem. The network has already displayed positive sentiment, with an increased Total Value Locked (TVL) and an unprecedented price rally. This latest development is likely to further strengthen Ronin's position in the Web3 gaming landscape.