What is Cronos?
Cronos is an EVM-compatible chain backed by Crypto.com, with its own CRO gas token, so MetaMask and ERC-20 tokens work unchanged at very low fees.
Cronos in plain English
Cronos is an EVM-compatible chain backed by Crypto.com, built on the Cosmos SDK with Ethereum compatibility. It runs standard Ethereum smart contracts, so deploying an ERC-20 token works exactly like Ethereum — only far cheaper. Gas is paid in CRO.
Gas in CRO
Gas on Cronos is paid in CRO, the native coin. You need only a small amount of CRO on the Cronos network to transact and deploy a token. Fees are very low.
Why people choose Cronos
- Crypto.com ecosystem — huge exchange and app user base, easy CRO on/off-ramps.
- Low fees — a fraction of Ethereum mainnet.
- EVM + MetaMask — same tools as Ethereum.
- Established — a mature chain with broad DeFi and wallet support.
Creating a token on Cronos
Because Cronos is EVM-compatible, launching a token is the same simple ERC-20 process as Ethereum — only far cheaper. Our Cronos token creator deploys a verified contract in minutes with no coding, using MetaMask.
Frequently asked questions
Who is behind Cronos?
Cronos is backed by Crypto.com, one of the largest crypto exchanges. It is an EVM chain with CRO as its gas coin.
What coin does Cronos use for gas?
CRO. You need a small amount on the Cronos network to transact and deploy a token.
Is Cronos EVM-compatible?
Yes — Cronos runs the EVM, so the same ERC-20 standard, MetaMask and Ethereum tooling work unchanged.
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