Cronos fees explained
Cronos transactions are cheap and fast. Here is how gas works, what you pay in, and how to get the CRO you need.
Why Cronos fees are low
Cronos is a high-throughput EVM chain, so gas stays low. You pay a small gas fee in CRO per transaction — far cheaper than Ethereum mainnet, and even deploying a token costs little.
What you pay fees in
All Cronos gas is paid in CRO. A small amount covers deploying a token plus many transfers.
How to get CRO
- Buy CRO on Crypto.com or another major exchange and withdraw it to your wallet on the Cronos network.
- Or bridge assets to Cronos and swap for CRO.
- Set your wallet to Cronos — see add Cronos to MetaMask.
Fees when creating a token
Launching a token on Cronos costs the small gas plus any service fee — far cheaper than Ethereum. Try the Cronos token creator or estimate with our cost calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Cronos gas fees?
Very low — usually a fraction of a cent for a transfer, and far cheaper than Ethereum for deploying a token.
What coin pays Cronos fees?
CRO. Keep a small amount on the Cronos network.
Why is Cronos cheaper than Ethereum?
It is a high-throughput EVM chain, so gas does not spike the way it does on Ethereum mainnet.
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