Render Network Upgrade: What the Shift from RNDR to RENDER Means for You

In the early days of Render Network, the project ran on the Ethereum blockchain. The idea was simple but powerful: people could rent out their spare graphics card power to artists and creators who needed to render 3D graphics.

As the network expanded into artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, Ethereum’s high fees and slower transaction times started to hold it back. To fix this, the community voted to move the entire network to Solana, a high-throughput blockchain that is better suited for constant, high-volume activity.

This major technical shift is why the token is moving from RNDR to RENDER.

The Difference Between RNDR and RENDER

The project is still Render Network. What changed is the blockchain the token runs on.

RNDR (The Old Token)

RNDR is an ERC‑20 token that runs on the Ethereum network. For years, it was the standard utility token used to pay for 3D rendering work and other compute tasks on Render.

After the upgrade, RNDR is now treated as a legacy token. Some platforms may still show it or allow trading for a while, but it is no longer the main token used by the network.

RENDER (The New Token)

RENDER is an SPL token on the Solana blockchain. It is now the primary token for the network.

It still handles the same core functions, such as paying for compute power and taking part in governance. However, it benefits from Solana’s low fees and fast confirmation times. This makes it much better suited for real-time streaming of data and for workloads that involve thousands of small AI and rendering transactions.

What Do I Need To Do as a CoinJar Customer?

If you are based in the US, you won't need to act. CoinJar US launched in December 2025 and has never offered RNDR, only RENDER (the Solana version) is available on CoinJar.

If you hold tokens in a private wallet

If your RNDR tokens are stored in a self-custody wallet (for example, MetaMask or a hardware wallet), you need to complete the migration manually.

• Go to the official Render Network upgrade portal.
• Connect your Ethereum wallet that holds RNDR and a Solana wallet that will receive RENDER.
• The bridge will burn (destroy) your old Ethereum RNDR and mint (create) new Solana RENDER into your Solana wallet.
• You will need a small amount of ETH in your Ethereum wallet to pay gas fees for the transaction.

Converting may create a taxable event for IRS reporting purposes. Consult a tax professional familiar with cryptocurrency taxation.

If you are unsure whether a site is legitimate, always navigate from official Render Network links instead of search results or ads.

The Render Network migration from Ethereum to Solana was completed on November 2, 2023. While the technical transition is complete, the upgrade portal remains open indefinitely for users who have not yet converted their RNDR tokens to RENDER.

Real-Life Examples: Why the Upgrade Matters

To see why Render put so much effort into moving to Solana, it helps to look at how people actually use the network.

The “Airbnb” of Computing

Render works a bit like Airbnb, but for GPUs instead of guest rooms. People with powerful graphics cards can rent out their excess capacity to users who need it.

• Example 1: The Hollywood studio
  A visual effects studio is working on a big-budget sci‑fi movie. Rendering complex CGI scenes in-house would take months.
  Instead, they upload the rendering jobs to Render Network. Thousands of GPUs around the world work on the frames at the same time, cutting the work down to days.
  With the move to Solana, the huge number of tiny payments involved in this process can be handled quickly and cheaply.

• Example 2: The AI startup
  A small startup wants to train a new AI model but cannot afford to spend $50,000 or more on hardware.
  They use Render Network to access clusters of high-end GPUs by the hour.
  Lower transaction fees on Solana, combined with the RENDER token, help keep those rental costs more manageable and predictable.

Risks and Red Flags

Token migrations are a favorite target for scammers. The process often involves connecting wallets, signing messages, and using bridges. This makes it easier for bad actors to trick people who are in a hurry or are not familiar with the details.

Fake migration portals

Scammers sometimes buy ads on search engines so their fake sites appear above the real project page. These sites are designed to look almost identical to the official upgrade portal.

If you connect your wallet and approve their malicious contract, they can drain your funds, not just your RNDR.

To reduce your risk:

• Do not click upgrade links from random search results or private messages.
• Start from Render Network’s official X (Twitter) account or official documentation, then follow links from there.
• Double-check the URL before you connect your wallet.

“Help desk” impersonators

If you ask for help in public channels, such as X, Reddit, or Discord, you may receive replies or direct messages from accounts pretending to be support staff.

A real support team will never:

• Ask for your seed phrase or private keys.
• Ask you to install remote-access software.
• Tell you to “validate” or “sync” your wallet by sending funds to an unknown address.

If someone asks for any of these, treat it as a scam and do not respond.

The Future of Decentralized Compute

The move from RNDR to RENDER is part of a broader trend known as DePIN, or Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks. These are networks that coordinate real-world hardware, such as GPUs, storage, or wireless devices, using crypto incentives.

By moving to a high-speed, low-cost blockchain like Solana, Render Network is positioning itself to support large-scale AI and graphics workloads. As demand for computing power keeps growing faster than new chips can be produced, decentralized networks can help fill the gap by putting underused hardware to work.

The shift to Solana, and the upgrade from RNDR to RENDER, is more than a cosmetic ticker change. It is a structural step toward a future where AI workloads, 3D rendering, and blockchain-based coordination live side by side.