Cronos (CRO)

Crypto.com represents a blockchain, an exchange platform, and has its own native token - Cronos (CRO). The token itself is available on over 22 exchanges globally while the easy-to-use platform features the Inter Blockchain Communications (IBC) protocol enabling interoperability with other IBC-enabled chains.

Asset type Token
Name Cronos
Symbol CRO
Standard ERC-20
Supported Protocols Ethereum
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The CRO Token

The CRO token allows cross-asset intermediary currency settlements for the Crypto.com blockchain. The Crypto.com blockchain itself is secure, with transactions happening instantly and at a low cost. It also features one of the largest insurance coverages in the industry giving extra security to your assets and confidence to trading decisions.

Reading Cronos with Crypto APIs

Cronos is issued on ERC-20 and settles on Ethereum. Crypto APIs reads it the same way it reads every other token on those networks — one REST call for balances, transfers and contract metadata, with no node to run and no separate integration per chain.

Token transfers

List full Cronos token transfer history for any token contract or address, with pagination and real-time updates.

Token balances

Read current Cronos token holdings for any address in a single call.

Contract metadata

Get token contract details — symbol, name, decimals, and total supply — for any supported token.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which blockchain does Cronos run on?

Cronos settles on Ethereum. Reading its balances and transfers means calling the ERC-20 contract rather than the address endpoint you would use for the chain's native coin.

What kind of token is Cronos?

It is a token on the ERC-20 standard.

Can I test Cronos without spending real funds?

Yes — the same endpoints serve Ethereum's Sepolia testnet, so you can build and verify an integration end to end before you touch mainnet.

How do I read Cronos balances and transfers?

Use Address Latest for current state and recent activity — it needs no setup and answers for roughly the last 14 days. For a full history, Address History requires the address to be synced first, which then bills per address per day for as long as it stays synced.

What does reading Cronos data cost?

It depends on the endpoint family rather than on Cronos itself: single-record calls are charged per request, while list endpoints are charged per page returned, and a synced address adds a daily monitoring charge. The pricing calculator has the current per-chain figures.