₡ Cronos CRO
$0.095
+1.2% 24h Rank #40

Key Stats

Market Cap
$2.5B
24h Volume
$15M
Circulating Supply
26.6B CRO
Max Supply
30B CRO

What Is Cronos (CRO)?

Cronos (CRO) is the native token of the Cronos blockchain — Crypto.com's EVM-compatible Layer 1 chain built on the Cosmos SDK. CRO powers the entire Crypto.com ecosystem: the exchange, the Visa debit card, DeFi on Cronos, and NFT marketplace fees.

Why Cronos matters:

• 100M+ user base: Crypto.com is one of the largest regulated exchanges globally — CRO benefits from this distribution funnel.

• Real-world payments: Crypto.com Visa cards let users spend CRO and earn CRO rewards on everyday purchases — actual fiat-crypto integration.

• Dual-chain architecture: Cronos runs both an EVM chain (for Ethereum compatibility) and a Cosmos chain (for IBC interoperability), connecting two major ecosystems.

How to Buy Cronos (CRO) on Gate.io

Step 1: Register on Gate.io (sign up here)

Step 2: Complete KYC Level 1 (instant)

Step 3: Deposit USDT via P2P (0 fees, 5-30 min)

Step 4: Go to Spot Trading → search CRO/USDT → buy

💡 Tip: CRO's value is tightly linked to Crypto.com's business success. If the exchange and card program grow, CRO demand grows. It's a proxy bet on Crypto.com's mainstream adoption strategy.

What's the Crypto.com Visa card? +
Crypto.com offers Visa debit cards that let you spend crypto (including CRO) at any merchant that accepts Visa. Card tiers (Midnight, Ruby, Royal, etc.) offer increasing CRO stake requirements and rewards — from 1% to 8% cashback in CRO, plus Spotify/Netflix/Amazon reimbursements at higher tiers.
Is CRO centralized? +
Yes, CRO is more centralized than most crypto assets. Crypto.com controls the exchange, staking rewards, card program, and much of the token distribution. The Cronos chain has limited validator diversity. This centralization brings reliability and regulatory compliance, but reduces the "trustless" aspect that defines crypto's core philosophy.
Can I stake CRO? +
Yes. CRO staking on Crypto.com DeFi Earn yields ~5-10% APY. Staking on the Crypto.com app also unlocks Visa card tiers with cashback rewards. On Gate.io, you can stake CRO through Earn products with similar yields without managing the Crypto.com app.
What happened to CRO after Crypto.com's rebrand? +
Crypto.com rebranded from Monaco (MCO) to CRO in 2018-2019, migrating all MCO holders to CRO. In 2021, the chain was renamed from Crypto.org Chain to Cronos to distinguish the EVM-compatible chain. The token remains CRO across both chains. The rebrand brought clarity but also confusion — make sure you're interacting with the correct chain.
⚠️ Risk Disclaimer: Crypto prices are volatile. This is informational only, not investment advice.

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