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Ronin gaming sidechain begins migration to Ethereum Layer 2 to boost security and scalability
Ronin, the blockchain behind Axie Infinity, is transitioning from its independent sidechain to an Ethereum Layer 2 solution on May 12.
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Overview
Ronin, the blockchain behind Axie Infinity, is transitioning from its independent sidechain to an Ethereum Layer 2 solution on May 12.
Score total
1.6
Momentum 24h
4
Posts
4
Origins
3
Source types
2
Duplicate ratio
25%
Why now
- The migration is scheduled for May 12 with planned downtime, marking a pivotal upgrade moment.
- Four years after the Lazarus attack, Ronin is implementing long-term security and infrastructure improvements.
- Adoption of OP Stack technology aligns Ronin with Ethereum's evolving Layer 2 ecosystem.
Why it matters
- Ronin's migration addresses critical security vulnerabilities exposed by the 2022 Lazarus hack.
- Transitioning to Ethereum Layer 2 enhances scalability and tokenomics, benefiting the gaming ecosystem.
- The upgrade reflects broader industry trends favoring Layer 2 solutions for improved blockchain performance.
Continuity snapshot
- Trend status: insufficient_history.
- Continuity stage: broad_confirmed.
- Current status: open.
- 4 current source-linked posts are attached to this storyline.
All evidence
All evidence
CoinDeskGlobal
coindesk.com · coindesk.com · 2026-05-11 12:11 UTC
From hack to OP Stack: Ronin to migrate from gaming sidechain to Ethereum Layer 2 four years after Lazarus attack
the_block_crypto · theblock.co · 2026-05-11 13:26 UTC
Crypto.News
crypto.news · crypto.news · 2026-05-11 23:25 UTC
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