How to add Cronos (CRO) to MetaMask

Cronos is the native token for the popular crypto app and exchange, Crypto.com. As a utility token, users can get fee discounts by paying with CRO and also stake the tokens to qualify for benefits. These include higher interest rates on deposits and better benefits on the Crypto.com prepaid debit cards. The more CRO staked, the better the rewards.

In this guide, we provide step-by-step instructions on how to setup cronos on Metamask wallet.

What is Cronos (CRO)?

Cronos is an Ethereum Virtual Machine blockchain running in parallel to the Crypto.org Chain with the aim to massively scale the DeFi ecosystem, by providing developers with the ability to instantly port apps from Ethereum and other EVM-compatible chains.

Cronos is built on Ethermint, which allows rapid porting of apps & smart contracts from Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains. Cronos can process more transactions per minute than Ethereum, making it faster, cheaper, and greener to execute smart contracts.

The Inter Blockchain Communications (IBC) protocol enables interoperability and bridging to the Crypto.org Chain, and other IBC-enabled chains. Cronos base settlement currency is $CRO.

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Briefly on MetaMask

MetaMask on the other hand is a popular crypto wallet that can get you connected to different blockchains and decentralized platforms including Crypto.org.

Using MetaMask to gain entry to crypto.org network provides you with quick transactions and lower fees through its decentralized applications (dapps) and its decentralized finance (DeFi) platform.

In this guide, we will show you how to setup MetaMask to connect to Cronos.

Step 1. Install MetaMask Extension on Chrome

MetaMask Wallets are available on both IOS and Android devices, as well as browser extensions compatible with all four major browsers. (Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Edge).

For the purpose of this guide, we'll walk you through how you can install MetaMask Chrome Extension on your desktop devices.

You can install MetaMask extension using the official website or you can go directly to Google chrome web store.

Click the [Add to Chrome] button & you should have your wallet installed.

Once you’ve installed MetaMask, it will appear as an extension and can be easily accessed through “Settings” on Google Chrome where you can pin the wallet extension for ease of access.

Step 2. Login to MetaMask Wallet.

In order to log in, click on the MetaMask Chrome extension, enter your password, and click on [Unlock].

Step 3: Add Cronos network on MetaMask

The next step is to add Cronos network on MetaMask wallet after you're logged in. Open the MetaMask wallet on a new browser tab by simply clicking on the MetaMask logo on the top right extension area.

Click the three dots (...) in the top-right and select the “Expand view”.

By clicking on “Expand view” you will be able to interact with your MetaMask wallet interface on a larger screen.

In order to add a new chain network or switch between different blockchain networks, you will need to click on the network tab which by default will show "Ethereum Mainnet" on the top right-hand corner.

Click on Add Network in order to add Cronos network to MetaMask Wallet.

Now you should be able to provide all the required Cronos network details.

This includes the network name, New RPC URL, Chain ID, Currency Symbol, and block explorer URL. Simply copy and paste the required chain info from the info below.

Cronos mainnet info:

Network Name: Cronos
New RPC URL: https://evm-cronos.crypto.org
ChainID: 25
Symbol: CRO
Block Explorer URL: https://cronos.crypto.org/explorer/

Cronos testnet info:

Network Name: Cronos Testnet
RPC Url : https://cronos-testnet-3.crypto.org:8545/
ChainId: 338
Symbol: tCro
Block Explorer URL: https://cronos.crypto.org/explorer/testnet3/

After entering all the required details, simply select “Save”. You will be redirected to your wallet where you will see Cronos network added.

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