# Blockchain history began with the introduction of Bitcoin in 2008, created by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin’s blockchain technology enables decentralized, transparent, and secure digital currency transactions without the need for intermediaries. Following Bitcoin’s success, blockchain technology evolved beyond cryptocurrencies, inspiring the development of ecosystems like Ethereum in 2015, which introduced smart contracts—self-executing contracts with terms directly written into code. This innovation opened up numerous applications across industries, from finance to supply chain management. The growth of blockchain has been marked by increasing adoption, regulatory developments, and continuous technological advancements, positioning it as a transformative force in the digital economy. Blockchain - a path to economic freedom. Blockchain can potentially increase economic freedom by offering an open, global network that allows borderless transactions, ensuring property rights through secure digital assets storage and smart contracts, providing unbiased access to digital services regardless of personal attributes, and enabling mobility by facilitating easy transfer of digital assets across borders. This decentralized and inclusive system empowers individuals to participate in the global economy without dependence on traditional institutions or government control. However, despite its potential, blockchain has yet to fulfill its promise as a vessel for economic freedom, often serving instead as a playground for speculators and extractive tourists. Many projects have been funded without fully considering distribution strategies and competitive advantages, resulting in a lack of practical applicability and widespread adoption. Ronin’s strategy. Ronin takes a fundamentally different approach, the network focuses innovation on web3 mechanics, leveraging tokens for user acquisition, and fostering robust community building. It prioritizes creating a vibrant, engaged user base from the outset. Initially, Ronin was developed to meet the needs of a single game and its community. This focused approach allowed for the refinement of the Ronin ecosystem and prove its viability before expanding outward. Permissionless blockchains effectively function as a global app store. Those that can scale their social layer and foster lasting user relationships with high-retention products and services become the largest aggregators of demand. Consequently, developers will naturally be drawn to launch their products and services on these ecosytems. Axie Infinity, utilizing the Ronin blockchain, became the first GTM strategy for a gaming blockchain, demonstrating the potential for a well-integrated and community-focused approach. Many other gaming blockchains struggle with adoption and lack a dedicated community and expose them to the common risks faced by most blockchains, advanced technology without a solid user base. Ronin is designed to bridge this gap between cutting-edge technology and user engagement, with the mission to onboard billions of users. By serving as the GTM for the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), Ronin provides a scalable and user-friendly network that not only supports gaming applications but also fosters a thriving ecosystem of users and developers. It focuses on community building and strategic user acquisition ensuring that Ronin is not just another blockchain, but a dynamic and evolving foundation for the future of web3 applications. Ronin has established itself as a leading force in the web3 gaming ecosystem, boasting impressive metrics that highlight its widespread adoption and robust community. Dominating the market, Ronin holds an 80% market share among web3 gamers, cementing its position as the go-to blockchain for gaming applications. With 1.3 million daily active addresses (DAA) and 3.3 million monthly active addresses (MAA), Ronin demonstrates consistent and significant user engagement. The 17 million Ronin Wallet downloads further underscore its popularity and ease of use among gamers and crypto enthusiasts alike. Additionally, the network’s security is bolstered by 120,000 stakers, reflecting strong community trust and participation. With this vision, Ronin’s network effect and initial distribution power kickstarts the flywheel as follows: • State-of-the-art technologies. Ronin adopts state-of-the-art technologies to construct a decentralized, secure, and scalable infrastructure capable of accommodating billions of web3 users. 2 • Economics and incentive driven. Ronin envisions directly connecting the economic activity happening at the application layer with the Protocol. This starts by building a synergistic relationship between the Protocol and dApps where leading dApps contribute a percentage of their fees towards the growth and maintenance of the entire ecosystem and receive strong goodwill and support from the Ronin community as a result. • Vibrant and innovative ecosystem. In the Ronin ecosystem, many developers prioritize a seamless user experience with innovations such as MPC wallets, social logins, and gas sponsoring. Additionally, Ronin developers understand the significance of establishing community building standards, and games and dApps on Ronin are designed to enhance community participation and trust.