How to Bridge to Ronin

Can I Bridge to Ronin?

Yes, you can bridge to Ronin, an EVM-compatible blockchain built for gaming and player-owned economies. Use a cross-chain bridge that supports Ronin, connect your Web3 wallet (e.g. MetaMask), and transfer assets like Ethereum-based tokens.

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How to Bridge to Ronin Chain

The Ronin Bridge is the official platform for transferring assets to the Ronin Chain. With over $900 million in total value locked, supported by user-provided liquidity, it offers secure and cost-effective transfers for gaming-related tokens like AXS, SLP, and ETH.

Steps to Use the Ronin Bridge:

1. Visit the Bridge and Connect: Access the Ronin Bridge and connect your wallet.
2. Set Networks and Tokens: Choose the source network (e.g. Ethereum) and Ronin as the destination. Select the token to bridge, such as ETH or AXS.
3. Enter Transfer Details: Specify the amount to transfer and approve the transaction in your wallet.
4. Confirm and Complete: Finalize the process. Assets will appear on Ronin within minutes.

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Ronin Bridge Risks and Hack

The Ronin Bridge enables transfers to the Ronin Network but relies on validators for minting and withdrawals, posing risks of malicious actions, frozen funds, or censorship. While multi-tier withdrawal limits and more validators improve security, vulnerabilities remain.

In 2022, a $625 million breach exploited validator weaknesses. Sky Mavis responded with stronger security measures, including more validators, zero-trust protocols, and audits. 

Despite these improvements, reliance on validator integrity and instant code upgrades remain concerns. Use the bridge cautiously and only for smaller sized transactions.

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What are the Bridging Fees for Ronin?

The Ronin Bridge does not charge any upfront fees. Users only pay the gas fees required by the source network:

• Ethereum Mainnet: Gas fees typically range from $5 to $10 due to congestion.
• Layer 2 Networks (e.g. Arbitrum or Base): Fees are generally under $1.
• Other Layer 1 Networks (e.g. Solana or Sui): Costs are minimal, often below $1.

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About Ronin

Ronin is an EVM blockchain built for Web3 game developers creating player-owned economies. Developed by Sky Mavis, it powers large-scale gaming ecosystems with low transaction costs ($0.00085) and high scalability.

Using Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) for security, Ronin has processed over a billion transactions and facilitated $4.2 billion in NFT trading, making it a trusted platform for in-game economies and millions of users.

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Bottom Line

The Ronin Bridge is the most reliable way to bridge to Ronin Chain and get access to its growing gaming economy with leading titles like Axie Infinity and Pixels.

While it is currently the best method, users should be mindful of past security vulnerabilities and the risks tied to its small validator set relative to chains like Ethereum.

For smaller transactions and supported tokens, it remains the most practical option backed by improved security measures.