Cronos Hits Sub-Second Block Finality, Ranks Among Top 10 Fastest Chains

Cronos Hits Sub-Second Block Finality, Ranks Among Top 10 Fastest Chains

Cronos just hit a huge milestone: its EVM mainnet now settles blocks in under a second. That’s right—what used to take about 5.6 seconds now wraps up almost instantly, and this upgrade went live on July 3, 2025. If you’ve ever waited for a DeFi trade to confirm or watched a loading spinner on a blockchain game, you know every second can feel like an eternity. By cutting block times by up to tenfold, Cronos isn’t just chasing bragging rights—it’s…

Cronos Now Amongst Top 10 Fastest Chains, Achieves Sub

This revamp aligns with Cronos’ overall roadmap, which prioritizes effectiveness, affordability, and AI agent readiness. The last boost in productivity was just last month, when there was a 10x reduction in gas fees, making the network more accessible for users and developers alike.  Climbing The Finality Leaderboard  According to a press release shared with CryptoPotato, the update is scheduled to go live on the mainnet today, reducing the aver…