Cronos

Cronos

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Project Safety Score: 56%

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CronosCRO
Market Cap$2970244751
24hr Volume$7538680
24hr Change-0.1%
Price$0.068159
Coverage: 6 buckets · 100% resolved
Concerns raised - see Red Flags below
Scoring rubric: L1 / Protocol Coin - scored on network security, adoption, dev health, economic design, governance
Track Record
68 BB
100% · medium
Economic Design
65 BB
100% · high
Developer Health
49 CCC
100% · medium
Network Security
70 BBB
100% · medium
Social Behavioral
38 C
80% · low
Adoption Liquidity
47 CCC
100% · high

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CRO Cronos Details
Type
Layer 1 (L1)
Launched
2018-11-14
HQ
Singapore
Team
Anonymous
Smart Contract PlatformExchange-based TokensCentralized Exchange (CEX) TokenLayer 1 (L1)Ethereum EcosystemGMCI Layer 1 IndexGMCI 30 IndexGMCI Index

Cronos is a Layer-1 blockchain that utilizes the Cosmos SDK and is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). It employs the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol and operates on a Proof of Authority consensus model, enabling it to achieve high throughput with capabilities of up to 60,000 transactions per second.

The platform is designed to facilitate open and compliant tokenized markets, with features including 500-millisecond block times and low transaction fees. The native functionalities indicate a focus on performance and efficiency within its architecture.

Cryptocurrency carries risk. Every project listed on this site, regardless of its score, operates in a volatile and largely unregulated market. Tokens can lose most or all of their value. A high score reflects lower structural risk based on the data we can measure. It does not mean a project is safe, that the price will hold, or that losses are unlikely. Always research independently and never commit money you cannot afford to lose.

Track record score 68 out of 100. Cronos has a decent history spanning 7.5 years with only one regulatory action noted, reflecting a stable operating environment. However, two additional red flags have been raised in research, which suggests some concerns exist. Its historical incident record shows just one incident, which further strengthens its credibility.

Economic design score 65 out of 100. The project has established a hard supply cap of 100 billion tokens, indicating a clear economic structure. However, only 44% of the total supply is currently circulating, which may limit market liquidity and price stability in the short term.

Developer health score 49 out of 100. Cronos has a moderate level of developer activity, with 517 GitHub stars and 384 forks indicating some interest in the project's code. The commit frequency over the last month, with 29 commits and 45 contributors, suggests ongoing development, but the overall score indicates room for improvement in developer engagement and community support.

Network security score 70 out of 100. The network is relatively secure, given its substantial market cap of nearly $3 billion and a noteworthy chain age of 7.5 years. With only one historical incident reported, the project's security measures appear to be effective, although economic metrics suggest there could be risks to its stability.

Social behavioral score 38 out of 100. Social media engagement is low, with limited audience data on Twitter and Telegram. The sentiment around the project is generally positive, with a favorable ratio of 73% positive feedback. However, the presence of scam allegations and regulatory issues raises red flags regarding its reputation.

Adoption liquidity score 47 out of 100. Cronos has significant exchange listings with 50 central exchanges, including 24 that have green trust ratings, enhancing its accessibility. However, with a daily trading volume of approximately $7.5 million and a relatively high market cap, the liquidity score indicates potential challenges in attracting sufficient trading activity.

Given the inherent risks of cryptocurrencies, Cronos faces uncertainties related to its regulatory history, allegations of scams, and developer engagement. Investors should proceed with caution and consider these factors carefully before allocating resources.

  • CertiK 2025-05-16 pass report ↗
    The audit found no critical vulnerabilities in the Cronos blockchain.
View whitepaper ↗
Quality: high
Max supply: 100,000,000,000
Next unlock: 2025-05-16
  • 0.9
    Accused Crypto.com of reissuing 70 billion CRO tokens that were previously burned, alleging manipulation of the token supply.
    ZachXBT · source ↗
  • SEC 2024-06-15
    Identified possible sources of fraud and manipulation in the CRO market, including wash trading and market manipulation.
  • governance_attack 2025-03-25
    Crypto.com reversed a 70 billion CRO token burn, leading to accusations of vote manipulation and centralization.
  • High transaction throughput
  • Low transaction fees
  • EVM compatibility
  • Integrated with IBC protocol
  • Project has a history of hacks or exploits
  • Regulatory action has been taken against this project
  • Public scam allegations have been raised
  • Less than 50% of supply is circulating
  • Team is anonymous

Price Chart - Cronos

Contract Security

ethereum · 0xa0b73e1ff0b80914a…
Open source
Not honeypot
Non-mintable
Ownership locked
Non-pausable
No blacklist
Visible owner
Fixed slippage
Source: GoPlus Security

On-Chain Facts

Total Holders
342817
Top 10 Hold
96.5%
Top 50: 99.2%
Top Holders
  • 0x00000000000000000… 86.85%
  • 0xa023f08c70a23abc7… 3.16%
  • 0x20a0bee429d6907e5… 1.84%
  • 0xebaa76c77add435a5… 1.00%
  • 0x3fd446ea49f90530e… 0.86%
  • 0x4f39792efd1f5f9de… 0.60%
  • 0x5b71d5fd6bb118665… 0.56%
  • 0xcffad3200574698b7… 0.56%
  • 0xd9326193be89c299e… 0.54%
  • 0x98b5098ec2e3abcf6… 0.48%
Source: ethplorer
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Market Stats

All-Time High$0.89
All-Time Low$0.0121
Circulating43569341458
Total Supply98602702440
AlgorithmEthash
Launch2018-11-14

Community Sentiment

👍 73% 27% 👎

Crypto Fear & Greed Index

Crypto Fear & Greed Index Source: alternative.me

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Developer Activity

GitHub stars⭐ 517
Forks384
Watchers43
Commits (4 weeks)29
PRs merged647
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