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What is Cronos? Why build on Cronos? How to connect?

Getting Started

Thanks for your interest in Cronos.

Please browse the navigation bar of this documentation where you can find reference information for:

End-users
dApp developers
Node hosts
And more!

What is Cronos Network?

Cronos Network is a EVM compatible blockchain delivering sub-cent, sub-second 24/7 global settlement, built for financial services and tokenized real-world assets.

As a leading blockchain ecosystem, we have partnered with Crypto.com and more than 100 application developers and contributors representing an addressable user base of more than a 150 million people around the world.

The Cronos universe encompasses 2 chains: Cronos EVM, the leading Ethereum-compatible blockchain built on the Cosmos SDK; Cronos POS, a leading Cosmos chain for payments and NFTs.

Transaction fees are paid in Cronos ($CRO), a blue chip cryptocurrency.

{% hint style="info" %} Notice: Cronos zkEVM is being sunset, please bridge out your assets before the network is fully decommissioned. {% endhint %}

Why build on Cronos EVM?

If you are a Web3 application creator, there are 3 main reasons to build on Cronos:

EVM compatible – Solidity and all the EVM tools just work out of the box.
Strategic partnership with Crypto.com – easy on-ramp to your dapp.
#CROFam - a highly engaged user and builder community of >150 million people worldwide, who are keen to try the latest and greatest apps.

As an application founder/developer on Cronos, you can leverage:

Wrapped versions of most of the world’s top 50 cryptocurrencies
30+ leading wallets (including Crypto.com Defi Wallet, Rabby, MetaMask, Trust Wallet)
Ethermint, a Ethereum Virtual Machine module built by the open-source Cosmos SDK community.
IBC cross-chain connectivity to Cosmos chains.
Convenient Ethereum developer tools (Solidity, Truffle, Hardhat, OpenZeppelin, Web3.js, ethers.js, ChainSafe Gaming SDK, etc.).