An EVM-compatible blockchain built on the Cosmos SDK, Cronos delivers IBC interoperability, low fees, fast finality, and Crypto.com-driven liquidity for DeFi, GameFi, and NFTs.
Cronos EVM is an Ethereum-compatible Layer‑1 built on the Cosmos SDK with Tendermint-based Proof‑of‑Authority, using CRO as the native gas so Solidity dapps deploy with MetaMask and interoperate with Cosmos via IBC. It targets DeFi, gaming (via Cronos Play), NFTs, and cross‑chain asset movement between Ethereum and Cosmos, leveraging Crypto.com’s fiat on/off‑ramps. Typical performance: ~5–6s block time, low‑hundreds TPS capacity, and sub‑$0.01 fees for simple transfers, with ecosystem activity in the hundreds of millions USD TVL and sustained high daily transactions.
Cronos EVM uniquely combines full EVM compatibility with native Cosmos IBC, giving developers Ethereum tooling plus trust-minimized interoperability to the Cosmos ecosystem—something most EVM L1s lack. Backed by Crypto.com distribution and fiat rails, it offers cheaper fees (<$0.01), faster blocks (~5–6s) and higher throughput (hundreds TPS) than Ethereum L1, while using a curated PoA validator set with Tendermint finality (a trade‑off versus fully permissionless validator models).
Cronos EVM uses CRO as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain CRO by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge.
To bridge CRO to Cronos EVM, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Cronos EVM as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Cronos EVM you can use thirdweb, which provides an easy way to build, monetize and scale your apps, games or agents. You can find detailed guides and documentation on https://portal.thirdweb.com to get started quickly.
To add Cronos EVM to your wallet, you can connect your wallet and click on [Add to Wallet] button at the top of the page. Alternatively, you can add the network manually using the RPC URL and chain details and add it to your wallet's network settings.
To send CRO on Cronos EVM, ensure your wallet is connected to the Cronos EVM network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of CRO to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.