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Where to buy Cronos
Cronos (CRO) is the token tied to the Crypto.com ecosystem and its Cronos blockchain. Holding CRO unlocks benefits across the Crypto.com app, including card rewards and trading-fee discounts.
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The basicsNew to crypto? Start here
What is Cronos?
CRO launched in 2018 as the token at the centre of the Crypto.com ecosystem, one of the most recognized consumer brands in crypto. It powers Cronos, an Ethereum-compatible blockchain for DeFi and apps, and is woven through the Crypto.com exchange and app.
For everyday users, CRO's main draw is utility within that ecosystem. Staking CRO has historically unlocked higher tiers on the Crypto.com Visa card, with greater cashback and perks, plus trading-fee discounts and boosted rewards on the platform. That ties CRO demand closely to the growth of the Crypto.com user base.
On-chain, the Cronos network offers low fees and fast transactions and hosts a range of DeFi and NFT projects. CRO is used to pay gas on Cronos and to participate in securing the chain, and large token burns over the years have shaped its circulating supply.
CRO is listed on many exchanges, especially Crypto.com itself, and is easy to buy with fiat. Because it is closely linked to one company's ecosystem, its value reflects that platform's fortunes as well as the wider market, and it is volatile like any crypto asset.
Ticker
CRO
Launched
2018
Max supply
~30B
Fixed forever
Smallest unit
0.00000001 CRO
Step by step
How to buy Cronos
STEP 01Pick an exchange
Choose one that works where you live. We've ranked them above.
STEP 02Verify your ID
A quick photo of your ID keeps your account safe and legal.
STEP 03Add a payment
Card, bank transfer, or whatever you already use day to day.
STEP 04Buy your CRO
Enter an amount, confirm, and your CRO is yours.
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Cronos buying FAQ
CRO is the token tied to the Crypto.com ecosystem and its Cronos blockchain. It is used for card and platform rewards, trading-fee discounts, and to pay fees on the Cronos network.
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