Ronin is a blockchain network tailored for gaming, specifically serving as the backbone for Axie Infinity. Created by Sky Mavis, it operates as a sidechain to Ethereum, aiming to offer a scalable, low-cost environment for gaming transactions and dApp development. Ronin supports a range of activities within its ecosystem, including the trading of game assets and access to DeFi applications, making it a pivotal technology in the blockchain gaming sector.