In this interview, Regina from Bitcoin.com News sits down with Jiho, co-founder of Sky Mavis (the team behind Axie Infinity and Ronin), to talk about the next chapter of Web3 gaming and how Ronin could become a mass-market crypto chain—especially in places like the Philippines and Argentina.
Jiho shares his origin story from CryptoKitties to Axie, the underrated early decisions that shaped Web3 gaming, and the biggest lessons from building through multiple market cycles.
We cover:
- Why Ronin aims to be the best chain for everyday crypto users
- Jiho’s early Web3 journey and the rise of Axie Infinity
- What he’d do differently if building Axie again today
- The long-term identity of Ronin as a full gaming ecosystem
- The Ronin Wallet QRPH integration and real-world crypto payments in PH
- Common mistakes new Web3 game studios keep repeating
- Retention strategies that actually work (quests, battle passes, app tokens)
- What blockchain gaming looks like once mass adoption hits
- Jiho’s message to Web3 gamers 10 years from now
- Updates on Axie MMO: Atia’s Legacy and upcoming playtests
If you’re bullish on blockchain gaming, community-driven economies, and real crypto utility, this one’s for you.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Ronin and Web3 Gaming
03:04 The Evolution of Axie Infinity
05:48 Building a Gaming Ecosystem on Ronin
08:56 Retention Strategies in Web3 Gaming
11:59 The Future of Web3 Gaming and Community Engagement
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