RON Staking in 2026: Why It Ended and What to Do Now
You cannot stake RON for rewards right now. Ronin’s own announcement of May 13, 2026 says: “There’s currently no way to stake your RON and earn rewards.” That followed Ronin’s move from its own Layer-1 chain to an Ethereum Layer-2. This page explains what RON staking used to be, what changed, and what you can do with RON today.
Updated October 2026. Katana.so is an independent guide. We are not Sky Mavis or Ronin.
Key takeaways
- Ronin says there is currently no way to stake RON and earn rewards (post dated May 13, 2026).
- RON emissions fell from 45 million RON a year to 5 million RON a year.
- Future emissions go to builders through Proof of Distribution, not to stakers.
- RON is still used to pay gas on Ronin.
- Any site promising RON staking with a high APR deserves suspicion.
What was RON staking?
RON staking meant locking RON with a validator, a node operator that checks transactions and adds blocks to the chain. Ronin’s tokenomics documentation says validators had to hold and stake RON to take part in validating blocks, and that they were rewarded with newly issued RON.
The same page says those rewards were divided between a validator and its delegators, based on the RON each had staked with that validator. A delegator is a holder who stakes RON with a validator instead of running one. That is the model people mean when they search for “ron staking” or “stake ron”.
Why did RON staking end?
Ronin changed its design. In a post titled “Ronin is Home”, dated May 13, 2026, Ronin announced that its migration to Ethereum was complete. It said Conduit led the move from a sovereign Layer-1 to an OP Stack chain. A Layer-2 is a blockchain that runs on top of Ethereum.
The same post says: “There’s currently no way to stake your RON and earn rewards.” It adds that all rewards will flow directly to builders.
| Before the move | After the move (May 2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chain type | Ronin’s own Layer-1 | Ethereum Layer-2 (OP Stack) |
| Staking RON for rewards | Validator and delegator staking described in Ronin’s docs | Currently not possible, per Ronin |
| RON emissions | 45 million RON a year | 5 million RON a year |
| Who receives emissions | Validators and their delegators | Builders, through Proof of Distribution |
| Gas token | RON | RON |
Ronin’s post says expected RON inflation from emissions is approximately 1.2% per year after the cut. It describes this as the lowest emission rate in Ronin’s history.
What is Proof of Distribution?
Proof of Distribution is Ronin’s reward system for builders. Ronin’s post says all future emissions will flow directly to builders through it. Reward periods are called seasons, and each season lasts about one month.
Ronin’s documentation describes the idea in one line: you earn RON each epoch based on the on-chain activity of the contracts you register. That makes it a program for people who build apps on Ronin. It is not a way for holders to earn by locking tokens.
What happens to RON that was already staked?
Ronin has not said, at least not in the pages we could check. The May 2026 post does not explain what happens to RON that was staked with validators before the move.
The post does cover validators. It says no action is required for any validators, and that Standard Validators will receive their 250K+ RON in their wallets after the migration. Governing Validators will need to take part in a vote to renounce their roles after the migration. It says nothing about delegators.
If you staked RON in the past, check your Ronin Wallet and Ronin’s official channels for the current state of your balance. Do not rely on third-party sites for this.
Does Ronin’s documentation still describe staking?
Partly. The tokenomics page at docs.roninchain.com still describes staking through validators to earn rewards, as of our check on October 21, 2026. The page has no date. The main docs home page did not mention staking, unstaking or claiming rewards when we checked.
When sources conflict, we follow the newer May 2026 announcement. The tokenomics page may be outdated.
What can RON holders do now?
Hold RON
Holding is the simplest option. RON still has a job on the network, because Ronin’s post says Ronin will continue to use RON for gas. If you need RON, see how to buy RON. To check you have the right token, use the RON contract address guide.
Use RON for gas
Every transaction on Ronin needs RON to pay the network fee, so keep a small balance in your wallet. Our Ronin Network guide covers the basics of the chain.
Provide liquidity on Katana DEX
You can add RON and another token to a pool on Katana DEX and earn a share of swap fees. This is liquidity providing, not staking. Our RON farming guide walks through the steps, the fee tiers and a worked example.
The risks are real:
- Impermanent loss: if the prices of the two tokens move apart, your pool share can be worth less than simply holding the tokens.
- No guaranteed profit: Ronin’s documentation says earning a profit by providing liquidity is not guaranteed.
- Gas costs: each deposit, claim and withdrawal costs gas.
- Smart contract and market risk: prices can fall, and any contract can have flaws.
This page is information, not financial advice.
How do you spot a RON staking scam?
Because Ronin says there is currently no way to stake RON and earn rewards, a site that offers it deserves suspicion. Scam sites often advertise a high APR to get you to connect a wallet.
- A site that promises “RON staking” with a high APR, or a fixed daily return.
- A request for your seed phrase or private key. No real service needs it.
- A wallet prompt to approve unlimited token spending for an unknown contract.
- Pressure to act fast, or a “bonus” for depositing more.
- Links from social media replies, direct messages or search ads instead of Ronin’s official website.
Type official addresses yourself or use a bookmark. Verify any claim against Ronin’s blog and docs before you connect your wallet.
Frequently asked questions
Can you stake RON in 2026?
No. Ronin’s own announcement, dated May 13, 2026, says: “There’s currently no way to stake your RON and earn rewards.” Ronin moved to Ethereum as a Layer-2 chain and shifted its rewards to builders.
What happened to the old RON staking rewards?
Ronin cut RON emissions from 45 million RON a year to 5 million RON a year. It says all future emissions will flow to builders through its Proof of Distribution reward system, instead of to stakers.
What happens to RON I staked before the change?
Ronin’s May 2026 announcement does not say what happens to RON that was already staked. Check Ronin’s official channels and your Ronin Wallet for the current status of any staked position, and ignore anyone who asks for your seed phrase.
Is the RON staking page in Ronin’s docs still valid?
Ronin’s tokenomics page in docs.roninchain.com still describes staking through validators, but it carries no date. The May 2026 announcement is newer and says staking is not available, so the docs page may be outdated.
Can I earn rewards with RON another way?
You can provide liquidity to a pool on Katana DEX and earn a share of swap fees. This is not staking and it carries risks, including impermanent loss. Rewards are not guaranteed.
Is a site offering RON staking with a high APR safe?
Treat it as a likely scam. Ronin says there is currently no way to stake RON and earn rewards, so any site claiming otherwise is not offering what Ronin describes.
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