Ronin is a blockchain network developed by Sky Mavis, the creator of the popular NFT game Axie Infinity. It was created to address the scalability issues and high gas fees on the Ethereum network, providing a fast, low-cost, and secure environment specifically for Web3 games. Launched in 2021, Ronin's mission is to empower the next generation of game developers and players by providing the infrastructure needed for complex in-game economies and true digital ownership of assets. While initially built for Axie Infinity, the network has expanded to support a growing ecosystem of third-party games and decentralized applications.