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Skynet sunsetting by the end of Q1 2025

Important Notice for Developers​

We built Skynet to support developers in Ronin’s early years, and are sunsetting some of these services as we enter a permissionless era. If you’re a Ronin developer, we recommend reading through this announcement to determine how this transition may affect what you’re building. Let’s jump in:

Services Being Deprecated​

  • Skynet RPC & Archive Node
  • Skynet Websocket
  • Webhooks
  • Skynet Web3 API

Key Information​

Reason for Sunsetting​

As Ronin approaches its Opening phase, we're moving towards a fully permissionless ecosystem. This transition:

  • Enables third-party providers to take on greater ecosystem responsibilities
  • Allows Sky Mavis to focus on core products
  • Supports Ronin's permissionless decentralization goals

Available Alternatives​

The following blockchain infrastructure providers offer a combination of RPC Node, Websocket, Archive Node, Webhook, and API services. After Ronin’s Opening, more providers may join our movement as well. If you’re a developer, we recommend reading through this list to determine how you can transition before Skynet’s sunsetting by the end of Q1 2025.

Chainstack​

  • RPC/WS node with a free tier available. Supports social logins like GitHub and crypto top-up for paid plans. Archive nodes available starting from the lowest paid plan.

dRPC​

  • Ronin and Saigon testnet globally distributed RPC nodes, with high uptime maintained by professional independent teams under one load balancer.

Moralis​

  • Enterprise grade RPC node API for Ronin and Saigon testnet. Supports full archive nodes and extended RPC methods. Free tier available.
  • Comprehensive APIs and real-time webhooks for wallet, token, NFT, and price data.

Next Steps​

We recommend developers review the available alternatives and begin migration planning before the Q1 2025 sunset date. As Ronin becomes permissionless, additional providers may join the ecosystem.

Final Thoughts​

Ronin launched in 2021 with a handful of applications – all supporting Axie Infinity. Over the past few years, Sky Mavis built and maintained essential blockchain infrastructure to support a growing community of developers. Today, a new era is on the horizon. A permissionless era. Skynet’s sunsetting furthers this mission and passes the torch to Ronin allies . Let’s keep pushing!