How Ronin Blockchain Powers Millions of Gamers – with Sky Mavis Co-founder Jeff "Jihoz" Zirlin | S4 E24

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What if you could transform the gaming industry and boost mainstream crypto adoption simultaneously? In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Zirlin, co-founder of Sky Mavis, to uncover the story behind Ronin's development and its massive impact on Web3 gaming.

Jeff AKA "Jihoz", is a co-founder of Sky Mavis, the creators of Axie Infinity and the Ronin Blockchain. Axie is the #1 NFT game by DAU, NFT volume (as verified by the Guiness Book of world records), and cultural impact


Jeff shares the trials and triumphs of creating Axie Infinity and how these experiences led to the birth of the Ronin blockchain—an infrastructure designed specifically for gamers and game developers. We discuss the "Ronin effect" and how this tailored platform is propelling game growth at an unprecedented pace, making blockchain technology more accessible and attractive to gamers who are already familiar with digital currencies.

We also explore the booming success of games like Pixels, Pyram, and Kaidro on the Ronin network, breaking down the strategies that have led to their impressive user engagement and growth. Discover the significance of community involvement, maintaining digital economy balance, and the importance of developing games transparently for achieving success in the Web3 space.

Jeff provides insights into the future of gaming with blockchain, AI, and the metaverse, emphasizing Ronin's vital role in driving consumer adoption of Web3 technologies. Join us as we highlight how active community engagement on platforms like Discord and Facebook is fueling the ongoing success of the Ronin ecosystem.

This episode was recorded through a Podcastle call on June 5, 2024. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/how-ronin-blockchain-powers-millions-of-gamers-with-sky-mavis-co-founder-jeff-jihoz-zirlin/