Providers Vie to Power Ronin’s Ethereum L2 Migration
Ronin Network has kicked off an RFP process inviting four leading Ethereum Layer 2 providers—Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon and ZKsync—to submit sequencer-based solutions for its Ronin L2 migration. The two-phase selection begins in late August 2025, with each bidder outlining technology stacks, security track records, performance benchmarks, EVM compatibility, migration plans and commercial terms. Optimism offers its battle-tested OP Stack with hybrid optimistic + ZK rollup security and sub-second gaming transactions; Arbitrum pitches Orbit RaaS, native RON gas support and ultra-fast 0.25 s block times; Polygon proposes its Agglayer CDK with zkEVM proofs, 1 M TPS potential and full sequencer fee ownership; ZKsync details its native zkOS stack for sub-second finality, programmable gas token and instant cross-chain interop. The migration, slated for Q1–Q2 2026, will also introduce a revamped Proof of Distribution tokenomics model. This move toward Ethereum L2 is designed to boost security, speed and ecosystem incentives for developers and players alike.
Bullish
The RFP for Ronin’s Ethereum L2 migration signals increased demand for L2 infrastructure and higher utility for RON token as gas and governance asset. Competition among Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon and ZKsync should accelerate innovation in sequencer technology, boosting investor confidence in broader Ethereum scaling. Historically, similar announcements (e.g., Arbitrum One launch, Optimism mainnet rollout) led to rallies in associated tokens (ARB, OP) and improved market sentiment. In the short term, traders may buy into RON and L2 provider tokens ahead of final selection. Long term, a successful migration will deepen DeFi and gaming activity on Ronin, supporting sustainable growth in network fees and token value, underpinning a bullish outlook.