Cronos connects to 115 blockchains through LayerZero, enhancing interoperability across networks

Cronos, the decentralized blockchain developed by Pinetbox.com, has integrated the interoperability protocol LayerZero, enabling seamless cross-chain communication with over 115 blockchain networks.

On January 31, Cronos Labs revealed that LayerZero was now live on Cronos’ EVM-compatible and zero-knowledge proofs mainnets. This integration allows developers on Cronos to build bridges that connect to numerous blockchains, including major networks like Ethereum and Solana.

The integration offers significant advantages for Cronos EVM users, enabling asset transfers between the Cosmos SDK-powered chain and various other EVM-compatible chains. Additionally, Cronos users can now interact with the Solana ecosystem, while Cronos zkEVM users can take advantage of the native Ethereum bridge for connections with other Elastic chains.

This connection with LayerZero enhances cross-chain transfers between Cronos zkEVM and various Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks, expanding the platform’s interoperability capabilities.

Ken Timsit, managing director of Cronos Labs, emphasized that cross-chain interoperability has been a core focus for the Cronos project from the beginning. He added that Cronos Labs is executing this vision with both caution and determination to address the security and liquidity challenges associated with the fragmented crypto ecosystem.

Beyond token bridging, Cronos Labs is also exploring broader use cases for interoperability, including cross-chain prediction markets, asset tokenization, synthetic asset trading, and cross-chain lending. The company’s growth strategy also includes the introduction of decentralized finance (DeFi) applications for liquid staking and restaking.

With interoperability becoming increasingly important in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, protocols like LayerZero and Wormhole have become key players. Notably, projects such as Ondo Finance, Defi.money, and BitGo are already utilizing LayerZero’s technology to enable cross-chain interactions.

In July, Flare also integrated LayerZero to connect with 75 blockchains, further highlighting the growing adoption of cross-chain communication in the industry.