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Cronos, the&nbsp;EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain backed by Crypto.com, has&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:none" href="https://blog.cronos.org/p/the-new-golden-age-for-cronos">proposed</a> to&nbsp;reissue 70 billion CRO tokens that were previously burned. The goal is to&nbsp;restore the total supply to 100 billion CRO by placing the tokens into a&nbsp;strategic reserve custody wallet. This move comes as part of a broader vision to&nbsp;strengthen Cronos’ role in the crypto and AI space while maintaining long-term stability for the ecosystem.
But what does this proposal mean for CRO holders, the network’s decentralization, and the future of Cronos? Here’s a breakdown of the key details.
<h2 dir="ltr" id="span-span-strong-why-is-cronos-reissuing-burned-tokens-strong-span-span">Why Is Cronos Reissuing Burned Tokens?</h2>
In February 2021,&nbsp;70 billion CRO tokens were burned, one of the largest burns in crypto history. This significantly reduced the total supply, aiming to&nbsp;boost scarcity and increase token value. However, Cronos now believes that&nbsp;restoring the original supply is crucial for its long-term growth and strategic ambitions.
The proposal highlights several reasons for this decision:
<ul>
 <li>Ecosystem Growth – Since its inception, Cronos has expanded beyond its original use case, securing&nbsp;over 165 million transactions across multiple chains.</li>
 <li>Institutional Liquidity – Cronos aims to integrate&nbsp;CRO into institutional markets, including ETFs backed by CRO, which require deep liquidity.</li>
 <li>AI-Powered Blockchain Vision – The blockchain is shifting towards becoming a hub for&nbsp;AI-powered agents, and&nbsp;CRO is central to this transformation.</li>
</ul>
By restoring the supply to&nbsp;100 billion CRO, Cronos positions itself for&nbsp;institutional adoption and long-term sustainability.
<h2 dir="ltr" id="span-span-strong-how-will-the-strategic-reserve-work-strong-span-span">How Will the Strategic Reserve Work?</h2>
The&nbsp;70 billion CRO tokens will be placed in a custody wallet called the&nbsp;Cronos Strategic Reserve. This wallet will be subject to strict control mechanisms and a&nbsp;10-year vesting period.
<h3 dir="ltr" id="span-span-strong-key-details-of-the-vesting-plan-strong-span-span">Key Details of the Vesting Plan</h3>
<ul>
 <li>5-Year Lock-Up (Already Passed) – The original CRO issuance on Ethereum was locked for five years.</li>
 <li>Additional 5-Year Lock-Up – The newly issued tokens will undergo another&nbsp;five-year lock-up before becoming available.</li>
 <li>Monthly Vesting Schedule – CRO will be released&nbsp;linearly on a monthly basis through the&nbsp;Cosmos SDK vesting account mechanism on the Cronos Proof-of-Stake (PoS) chain.</li>
 <li>Controlled Emission – The emission rate will be adjusted to ensure that&nbsp;validator rewards remain stable.</li>
</ul>
This structured vesting mechanism&nbsp;prevents inflationary shocks while ensuring that CRO remains a valuable asset over time.
<h3 dir="ltr" id="span-span-strong-potential-benefits-strong-span-span">Potential Benefits</h3>
<ul>
 <li>Institutional Adoption – If Cronos succeeds in integrating CRO into ETFs and liquidity pools, demand for the token could rise.</li>
 <li>Ecosystem Expansion – More liquidity means&nbsp;stronger support for&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:none" href="https://bsc.news/post/decentralized-finance-defi-comprehensive-guide">DeFi</a>, staking, and AI-powered applications.</li>
 <li>Long-Term Stability – A structured&nbsp;vesting period prevents sudden token dumps, reducing the risk of price volatility.</li>
</ul>
The original token burn reduced supply, boosting CRO’s scarcity. Some might argue that reversing this move could impact&nbsp;long-term value appreciation.&nbsp;

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