🚀 Introducing the Cronos x402 Paytech Hackathon! Build the next generation of AI-native, agentic & on-chain payment apps on Cronos. 🏆 $42,000 prize pool 📝 Signups via @DoraHacks: Nov 27 – Dec 11 👉 https://t.co/zu92s3uLWE 🛠️ BUIDL + Workshops: Dec 12 – Jan 23

🪐 Cronos Ecosystem & Industry Recap | November 2025 November saw volatility and validation across Web3. Markets corrected sharply: BTC -32%, ETH -17%, marking the 9th major drawdown of this bull cycle. Still, structural momentum held: institutional flows, tokenization pilots

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If you're building in AI, payments or tooling, now’s a great time to join. The x402 PayTech Hackathon already has 365+ registrations and rising! 👉 Register, start building and earn a piece of the $42K prize pool: https://t.co/zu92s3uLWE

On tech, Head of DevRel @lesliechn highlighted recent upgrades: 0.5s block times, 90% lower fees and strong AI + x402 tooling. In summary: “This places Cronos EVM among the fastest L1 chains, a strong fit for DeFi, tokenization and agentic payment use cases.”

Ed also walked through how Cronos supports builders, stressing that it goes far beyond the hackathon. He highlighted strategic guidance, technical help, marketing collaboration and long-term grant paths, saying: "We're focused on supporting teams as they grow, not just in the

Ed continued to outline Cronos’ pillars: RWA-ready infra, access to 150M+ https://t.co/81vglVztM3 users and growing $CRO demand. Together, these create expanding opportunities for apps built on Cronos as the ecosystem continues to mature.

Ed also spoke about what makes Cronos stand out: strong infra, reliability and... #CROfam. As he put it: “The CROfam is absolutely brilliant… they’ll try your products, MVP with you, give feedback, and interact with you.” A real advantage for builders.

Newly appointed Head of Ecosystem @EdAdlard outlined why this moment matters for builders, noting Cronos’ traction and upcoming growth cycle: “For builders, this is an incredible opportunity to grab some of that white space and ride the wave of growth.”

Cronos and @DoraHacks kicked off the x402 PayTech Hackathon yesterday. In case you missed it, you can rewatch it here 👉 https://t.co/7pY0zc1hFX And: we've recapped some highlights below for you! 👇

That's a wrap on our explainers for this week! Have a look on https://t.co/9QTwIVZhHn to dive into the world of prediction markets 👀 We'll be back with a brand new topic and more bitesize info next week. #themoreyouknow

Split & Merge mechanics ensure markets stay balanced and prices remain trustless. How? - “Split” = convert $1 into 1 YES + 1 NO share (provides liquidity to both sides). - “Merge” = combine 1 YES + 1 NO back into $1 (guarantees fair value).

🔹 Step 3: Earn from spreads Delphi is order book–based, meaning any user can act like a market maker. You profit from spreads (the gap between buy & sell prices): Example: Buy “YES” at $0.48 → Sell at $0.52 → Spread = $0.04 → Profit = 100 shares × $0.04 = $4.

🔹 Step 2: Market resolution via UMA Oracle When a market ends, outcomes are verified using UMA’s Optimistic Oracle which is an on-chain truth mechanism. Anyone can propose a result by posting a bond. If undisputed, it’s finalized automatically. If disputed, UMA token holders

🔹 Step 1: Explore & trade Users browse live markets (crypto, sports, macro events, etc.) on https://t.co/9QTwIVZhHn and choose an outcome: “YES” or “NO.” - Each token’s price (0–1 USDC) represents the probability of that outcome. - Trades can be instant (market orders) or

Delphi @delphitrade is the go-to for prediction markets on Cronos: blending information trading, DeFi incentives, and transparent resolution. Here’s how it works, how to earn from spreads, and why it matters for the next generation of on-chain markets. 🧵

🦁 create a roaring @LoadedLions_CDC market on @delphitrade for a chance to win booster vouchers and $300 USDC!

@EdAdlard @lesliechn bullish vibes in the chat

🚀 We are live at the opening ceremony of our x402 Paytech Hackathon! Join us NOW with Head of Ecosystem @EdAdlard and Head of DevRel @lesliechn 👉

⏰ T-1 hour until our hackathon opening ceremony! 👀 who's tuning in?? Hear directly from Head of Ecosystem @EdAdlard and Head of DevRel @lesliechn as they kick off the builder journey. CROfam, turn on notifications and join live: