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/

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1. How Ronin Blockchain Powers Millions of Gamers – with Sky Mavis Co-founder Jeff "Jihoz" Zirlin | S4 E24 (00:00:00)

2. How did Ronin's development journey contribute to the mainstream adoption of crypto? (00:01:10)

3. What factors are driving the rapid growth of Ronin, and how does it differentiate itself in the gaming industry? (00:04:23)

4. Can you elaborate on the "Ronin effect" that accelerates games to popularity and growth on the Ronin blockchain, starting with Axie Infinity? (00:05:13)

5. Why do you personally believe gaming is a top use case for blockchain technology, and how does Ronin improve the gaming experience? (00:06:11)

6. How does Sky Mavis select games to bring to Ronin, and how do they ensure a seamless transition to the blockchain? (00:09:11)

7. How does Ronin leverage NFTs in games, and what impact does this integration have on player engagement? (00:10:50)

8. Can you discuss the strategies used by games like Pixels and Pyram to achieve significant growth in daily active users on Ronin? (00:12:34)

9. Can you talk about how Kaidro intersects storytelling with blockchain and gaming, and the unique opportunities it offers? (00:14:34)

10. How do you think blockchain, AI, and Metaverse technologies will shape the future of gaming? (00:16:09)

11. What are you most excited about for your business or the market in general? (00:17:20)

12. Where does community building for the Ronin community happen? (00:18:36)