Cronos

Cronos is a multi-chain blockchain ecosystem designed to facilitate the adoption of Web3 by the next billion users, with a strong focus on decentralized finance (DeFi) and gaming. It consists of three interconnected chains: Cronos EVM, an Ethereum-compatible blockchain built on the Cosmos SDK; Cronos POS, a Cosmos-based chain optimized for payments and NFTs; and Cronos zkEVM, a high-performance layer 2 network secured by Ethereum. This architecture enables developers to leverage Ethereum tooling while benefiting from Cosmos interoperability and scalability.

Cronos aims to simplify dApp development by providing full EVM compatibility, allowing developers to use familiar tools like Solidity, Truffle, Hardhat, OpenZeppelin, Web3.js, and ethers.js without modification. The ecosystem is supported by a strategic partnership with Crypto.com, offering seamless on-ramps and access to a large user base exceeding 100 million globally. Developers can also access wrapped versions of top cryptocurrencies, over 30 leading wallets, and IBC cross-chain connectivity to other Cosmos chains.

The platform includes Cronos Play, a suite of developer tools tailored for game developers using web, Unity, Unreal, and C++ environments, enabling integration of blockchain features into gaming experiences. Cronos has processed over 100 million transactions and manages more than $6 billion in user assets, ranking it among the top 15 blockchain ecosystems. Developers can get started by connecting to Cronos EVM via standard Ethereum RPC endpoints, configuring popular wallets like MetaMask or Crypto.com DeFi Wallet, and accessing comprehensive documentation and developer resources available on the official site.