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title: Layer-2 migration FAQ
description: Frequently asked questions about Ronin's Layer-2 migration
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### 🔹 What is happening?
Ronin is migrating from a sidechain into an **Ethereum Layer-2 (L2)**. [Read the full announcement here.](https://blog.roninchain.com/p/ronins-homecoming-to-ethereum)
This transition is planned for **Q1–Q2 2026** and will introduce a new rewards model called **Proof of Distribution**.

### 🔹 What happens to my assets?
All assets remain secure and functional through the migration. **No action required** for Ronin users.

### 🔹 Will users need ETH for gas?
No. **$RON remains the only gas token.**
Ethereum settlement fees will be covered by the Ronin Treasury, not by users.

### 🔹 What are the benefits of the migration?
- **Security**: Ronin will inherit Ethereum's settlement and decentralization guarantees.
- **Speed**: Transactions are expected to be up to **12× faster**.
- **Proof of Distribution**: A new rewards model that channels staking rewards to active builders and contributors, based on a **Builder Score**, ensuring sustainable ecosystem growth.

### 🔹 How can I build to maximize my Builder Score?
Builder Score rewards apps that create **real value** for the Ronin ecosystem. Key factors include:

- **On-chain activity**:
- Design mechanics that drive transactions and gas usage without being easily botted.
- Encourage healthy **NFT trading volume**, which contributes fees to the Ronin Treasury.
- Sustain TVL and generate protocol revenue.

- **Off-chain activity**:
- Grow an engaged community of real users.
- Drive visibility, impressions, and cultural relevance beyond raw numbers.

In short: put meaningful activity on-chain, avoid exploitative and bot-friendly loops, and combine strong economic flow with genuine community traction.

### 🔹 Which Layer-2 protocol will be used?
The exact L2 protocol has not yet been finalized.
- **Solution providers** have until **August 20** to propose their protocol.
- **Governing Validators** will then vote on the chosen solution by **August 27**.
- The voting timeline may be extended if further discussion is needed.

### 🔹 Are there any considerations for developers?
Yes. Faster block times may affect on-chain logic, especially apps relying on block intervals. We recommend to use `block.timestamp` instead of block numbers, since block numbers will advance more quickly after the migration.
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