# Cronos

Cronos is a leading Ethereum-compatible layer 1 blockchain network on Cosmos SDK, backed by Crypto.com. The blockchain serves its mission to ease the adoption of Web3 focusing on DeFi, NFTs, and GameFi.

## What makes Cronos unique?

Cronos protocol brings EVM compatibility to Cosmos via Ethermint. It employs Cosmos SDK for sovereignty and Tendermint's Core BFT Proof-of-Stake for scalability. With speed, affordability, and sustainability, Cronos enhances user and developer experiences, bridging Ethereum and Cosmos ecosystems.

## Related

[What we support](/what-we-support) · [Node-as-a-Service](/products/node-as-a-service) · [Developer portal](https://developers.cryptoapis.io/)