What is Cronos (CRO)?
RANK #36The native token of Cronos and the Crypto.com ecosystem.
Cronos market stats
Cronos at a glance
- Ticker
- CRO
- Launched
- 2018
- Category
- Exchange token · Layer 1
- Network
- Cronos (EVM)
- Issuer
- Crypto.com
- Use
- Fees, staking, ecosystem perks
Categories: Smart Contract Platform · Exchange-based Tokens · Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token · Layer 1 (L1) · Ethereum Ecosystem · GMCI Layer 1 Index
How Cronos works
Cronos (CRO) is the token tied to the Crypto.com exchange and its EVM-compatible Cronos blockchain. It is used across the company’s products — from fee discounts and card rewards to powering apps on the Cronos network.
As an exchange-linked token, CRO’s value is connected to the growth of the Crypto.com ecosystem and the activity on Cronos.
CRO powers Cronos, an Ethereum-compatible blockchain where it pays gas and can be staked. Within the wider Crypto.com ecosystem, holding or staking CRO can unlock benefits such as fee discounts and card perks.
Cronos connects to the Ethereum and Cosmos ecosystems, broadening where CRO can be used.
What moves the CRO price?
- Growth of the Crypto.com exchange and user base.
- Activity and adoption on the Cronos chain.
- Tokenomics and any burns or unlocks.
- The broader market cycle.
What CRO is used for
- Paying gas on the Cronos blockchain.
- Staking for rewards and ecosystem benefits.
- Fee discounts and perks across Crypto.com products.
Cronos FAQ
What is Cronos (CRO)?
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CRO is the native token of Cronos, an EVM-compatible blockchain, and the broader Crypto.com ecosystem. It is used for gas, staking and ecosystem perks.
What is CRO used for?
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CRO pays gas on Cronos, can be staked for rewards, and unlocks benefits such as fee discounts across Crypto.com products.
Is CRO an exchange token?
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Yes. CRO is closely tied to the Crypto.com exchange, so its value is linked to that platform’s growth and to activity on the Cronos chain.
How do I buy Cronos (CRO)?
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CRO is available on Crypto.com and other major exchanges, and on EVM-compatible wallets. See our ratings for vetted options.
This page is information, not financial advice. Prices come from CoinGecko; the text is written and checked by our desk. See our editorial policy.
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