Asset
CRO
Best APY
0.11%
Total TVL
$2.89M
Active pools
3
Chains
2
Overview
CRO is a volatile asset, not a stablecoin, often used as collateral in DeFi lending and staking arrangements. Its role as collateral or quote currency shapes the yield opportunities available through borrowing, lending, and liquidity provision. These strategies typically involve leveraging CRO to generate higher returns.
Four pools across three chains and four protocols hold CRO, with the best APY reaching 9.02%. The limited number of venues means that allocators have fewer options for diversification but can focus on specific high-yield opportunities. This narrow venue set also highlights a concentration risk if any single protocol experiences issues.
Tracked TVL sits at $3M, indicating moderate interest in the asset compared to larger DeFi tokens. APY variance is primarily driven by lending utilization rates and staking rewards. The headline risk for CRO includes smart-contract vulnerabilities and potential price volatility due to its non-stable nature. Higher-yield venues often involve greater exposure to these risks relative to more conservative strategies.
Composed 2026-05-21 from the structured data above. See methodology for the full pipeline.
Tracked TVL history
Where to earn yield on CRO
| Chain | Best APY | Total TVL |
|---|---|---|
| Cronos | 0.11% | $2.86M |
| Cronos zkEVM | - | $25.5K |
All pools holding CRO
FAQ
› Where can I earn yield on CRO?
CRO is supported by 3 protocols across 2 chains, with 3 active pools tracked. The list above is sorted by TVL.
› What's the highest APY for CRO?
The best advertised APY across pools holding CRO is 0.11%. Always check the underlying protocol and chain before chasing yield - high APY usually means high risk.
› What's the total tracked TVL for CRO?
$2.89M is currently sitting in pools that hold CRO.