- Cronos users now instantly enjoy the final 1:1 cross-chain transfer by unlocking seamless Defi movements between over 50 blockchains.
- Stargate provides Cronos with access to Hydra and unified liquidity, supporting secure and scalable Omnichain Dapp development.
Cronos Chain has finally officially joined the Stargate Ecosystem, a cross-chain network built on Layerzero. This move will soon connect Cronos, which has over 500 Defi applications, NFTs and Web3 games, to over 50 other blockchains. Imagine it. Previously isolated networks have now been able to send and receive assets from Ethereum, Kimkai and optimism without hassle, without any size limitations.
Stargate has integrated Defi TVL's top 20 chain @Cronos_Chain.
Home to over 500 Defi, NFT and Web3 gaming apps, Cronos is fully connected to Omnichain via Stargate's Hydra.
Connected to a unified liquidity network of $600 million, Cronos users get low cost.
– Stargate (@StargateFinance) May 9, 2025
Immediate finality comes to Chronos through Stargate
Even more interesting, Cronos users now have instant 1:1 cross-chain transfer. This feature is nothing new to Stargate, but it is only now that you can fully enjoy it with the Cronos Ecosystem. This means that if you send ETH to Cronos from another network, you will actually receive the same ETH.
This system ensures immediate finality, so there is no need to wait long to get stuck in the middle of the road. This provides a sense of security for users, allowing DAPP developers to build cross-chain applications without having to re-create backend logic.
Chronos uses Omnichain Power with Hydra Access
Stargate, on the other hand, is more than just a bridge. CNF previously reported that Stargate Finance not only provides chain connections, but also provides an infrastructure foundation for fast and secure cross-chain solutions. Through the Beyond the Bridge program, Stargate declares its mission as the fundamental layer of blockchain interoperability. It's no wonder protocols like Dinero started using networks to build broader architectures.
Additionally, by joining Stargate, Cronos also has access to Hydra. This is a service that serves as a bridge to Stargate V2. Hydra is like a cross-chain asset multiplier machine. Lock assets on one network and print the mirror version on the destination network at a 1:1 ratio. So liquidity is not deductible and there is no difference. Can be used directly with other DAPPs.
But it's not just technology. In late February 2025, Cronos partnered with Crypto.com to launch the Crypto Prepaid Card Service. This service allows users to withdraw funds directly to their cards. Imagine just harvesting your chrono from staking and you can quickly swip your card to buy coffee or pay for an online bike taxi. No need to manually replace it with Fiat or wait for a complicated process.
It is no secret that interoperability is a major challenge in the Web3 space. However, with this integration, Cronos and Stargate seem to be serious about simplifying the process. Create a more fluid, faster and accessible ecosystem, except for the need for technical complications for users and developers.
Meanwhile, at the time of reporting, STG exchanges hands at about $0.2254, 13.31% It will move sideways over the past 7 days and over the past 24 hours.
