Ronin Waypoint is a newly launched feature that streamlines on-chain transactions within the Ronin ecosystem. It acts as a universal account and keyless wallet, enabling users to interact with in-game assets and blockchain transactions without the traditional complexities of crypto wallets, such as seed phrases and extensions. This solution is powered by Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology, offering a smooth and secure experience for users engaging with games built on the Ronin network.

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Seamless Gaming

Ronin Waypoint is designed to make accessing games and managing on-chain assets easier for users. Through features like email logins and social account integrations (Google, Facebook, and Apple ID), it removes the need for complex seed phrases or browser extensions, which are typical in traditional crypto wallets. This simplification is part of its core goal: allowing users to quickly log in, recover accounts, and engage with their digital assets.

Key Features of Ronin Waypoint

Ronin Waypoint offers several notable features aimed at enhancing the gaming experience within the Ronin ecosystem:

• Keyless Access: Users can access their accounts through email addresses, one-time passwords (OTP), or social media logins, eliminating the need for seed phrases or extensions.
• In-Game Transactions: Players can instantly buy, swap, and mint assets while playing, streamlining in-game purchases and transfers across games and decentralized applications (dApps).
• Gas-Free Experience: Ronin Waypoint supports gas-free transactions, where games or dApps can opt to sponsor network fees, creating a smoother user experience.
• Strengthened Security: Leveraging MPC technology, Ronin Waypoint ensures enhanced protection against scams and phishing attacks.

Key Feature of ROnin Waypoint

Integrating Ronin Waypoint in Games

Currently live in Axie Classic, Ronin Waypoint is also being integrated into third-party games. Players can use this account system to perform on-chain transactions like buying gems, axies, or even trading items in marketplaces such as Pixels' Auction House. With Ronin Waypoint, these transactions occur directly in-game, without the need to switch between different platforms or browser windows.

For example, before Ronin Waypoint’s integration, players at Pixels' Auction House could only trade using off-chain currencies. With Ronin Waypoint, they can buy and sell items using RON, WETH, or USDC, creating a seamless on-chain economy.

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How MPC Technology Enhances Security

The security of Ronin Waypoint is bolstered by Multi-Party Computation (MPC), a cryptographic method that divides private keys into multiple shares. This prevents any single entity from holding the full key and ensures that multiple parties must agree before a transaction can be completed.

By separating control of these key shares, Ronin Waypoint reduces the risk of hacks and malicious attacks, all while preserving user control over their funds. Notably, Ronin Waypoint does not grant Sky Mavis custody of any user assets, ensuring full autonomy for players.

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Benefits for Developers

For game developers, Ronin Waypoint offers significant advantages in creating more immersive and user-friendly experiences. Some key benefits include:

• Instant Onboarding: With just three clicks, players can create a wallet using email or social media logins, maximizing user conversion rates.
• Streamlined Account Recovery: Simple verification methods like PINs and OTPs allow for easy recovery and secure management of accounts.
• Security Measures: MPC technology ensures a strong defense against phishing and scam attempts.
• Gas-Free Gameplay: Developers can opt to sponsor gas fees, enabling a frictionless gaming experience for users.
• Player Analytics: Upcoming features will allow developers to track player behavior and optimize gameplay experiences.
• In-Game Marketplaces: Developers can integrate marketplaces to support in-game asset trading and monetization through on-chain transactions.

Ronin Waypoint is currently available on testnets, and developers can start integrating it via platforms such as Mavis Hub, Unity, and mobile applications.

Introducing Ronin Waypoint

Final Thoughts

Ronin Waypoint is poised to revolutionize the way users interact with blockchain games by offering simple, secure, and seamless on-chain transactions. By eliminating the complexities of traditional crypto wallets, it provides an accessible entry point into the Web3 gaming world, potentially driving mass adoption. With its strong security framework and ease of use, Ronin Waypoint is set to become a crucial component of the Ronin ecosystem, benefiting both gamers and developers alike. You can read Ronin's original blog post here.