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The best DEXes on Cronos in 2026
We track 23 DEXes that run on Cronos and have reviewed 15 of them in full. Our top pick is VVS Standard. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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VVS Standard
DEXes · Cronos
VVS Standard (VVS Finance) is a decentralized exchange on Cronos where users swap tokens and earn VVS rewards. It holds about $82.5 million in TVL, but public sources leave fees and reward details unpublished.
ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10TVL $71.7M−12.8% - 2
KyberSwap Classic
DEXes · Ethereum, Polygon, Avalanche +12
KyberSwap Classic is the original Kyber AMM liquidity-pool product, now part of the wider KyberSwap platform. It is non-custodial and multi-chain, but its TVL is small, about $1.04M.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $1.01M−1.1% - 3
iZiSwap
DEXes · zkSync Era, Scroll, Zetachain +27
iZiSwap is the DEX arm of iZUMi Finance, using a discretized-liquidity AMM to improve capital efficiency across dozens of chains. Its footprint is wide but its TVL is small, at about $1.6 million.
ScoreScore 6.2 out of 10TVL $1.50M−3.2% - 4
CronaSwap
DEXes · Cronos
CronaSwap is an automated market maker on Cronos that offers token swaps, yield farming, CRONA staking and token launches. With TVL under $400,000, it is a small venue, so check liquidity before trading.
ScoreScore 6.0 out of 10TVL $386K−1.6% - 5
mm Finance
DEXes · Cronos, Polygon
MM Finance is a decentralized exchange and yield platform on Cronos and Polygon, offering low swap fees, farming and MMF staking. Its pitch is cheap trading with rewards, but volume looks thin and audit details aren't published.
ScoreScore 5.8 out of 10TVL — - 6
VVS Flawless
DEXes · Cronos
VVS Flawless is the concentrated-liquidity side of VVS Finance on Cronos, where liquidity providers pick a price range and fee tier. It is a small DEX with about $3.1 million in TVL and no listed audits.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL $3.04M−0.7% - 7
Defi Swap
DEXes · Ethereum, Cronos
Crypto.com DeFi Swap is an automated market maker forked from Uniswap V2, built to swap tokens and farm rewards with CRO. Its liquidity is small, so it suits low-stakes use better than large trades.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL $983K−0.9% - 8
Vvs Finance
DEXes · Cronos
VVS Finance is a decentralized exchange and automated market maker on the Cronos blockchain, launched in November 2021. It offers swaps, liquidity pools, staking and yield farming, but audits and fees are not published in the sources reviewed.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL — - 9
MM Finance Cronos
DEXes · Cronos
MM Finance on Cronos is an automated market maker and DEX that says it rebates fees through trade mining. It is a small venue, with about $1.25M TVL, best suited to users already active on Cronos.
ScoreScore 5.3 out of 10TVL $1.20M−2.3% - 10
RadioShack
DEXes · BNB Chain, Avalanche, Polygon +5
RadioShack is a Uniswap-fork decentralized exchange operating across eight networks. Its basic swap model is familiar, but fee details and current product information are hard to verify.
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10TVL $457K−5.8% - 11
Bored Candy City
DEXes · Cronos
Bored Candy City, branded CandyCity, is a small community-owned DEX on Cronos that pairs an AMM with yield farms, NFT boosts and a Play2Earn game. Its liquidity is low, so treat it as a high-risk, small-scale venue.
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10TVL $38.3K−1.7% - 12
Ferro Protocol
DEXes · Cronos
Ferro Protocol is a StableSwap-style AMM on Cronos built for low-slippage swaps between pegged assets. The design is sound for its niche, but the project looks quiet and its FER token has fallen sharply.
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10TVL — - 13
Crona
DEXes · Cronos
CronaSwap is an automated-market-maker exchange on Cronos with CRONA-rewarded liquidity farms. Its basic offer is clear, but current availability, total swap fees and audit details are not established.
ScoreScore 4.8 out of 10TVL — - 14
KyberSwap Elastic
DEXes · Linea, Scroll, Arbitrum +8
KyberSwap Elastic is a concentrated-liquidity AMM from the Kyber team, best known for the November 2023 exploit that drained its pools. Its TVL is now only about $120,000, so treat it as a legacy product.
ScoreScore 4.0 out of 10TVL $117K−4.5% - 15
EmpireDEX
DEXes · BNB Chain, Cronos, Ethereum +5
EmpireDEX was a multi-chain decentralized exchange with a 0.3% swap fee, a stablecoin vault and per-chain tokens. Public reporting now describe it as a closed exchange, so this page is a record of how it worked rather than a recommendation.
ScoreScore 3.0 out of 10TVL $2.60M−3.8% - 16
PhotonSwap Finance
DEXes · Cronos, Kava, Evmos
PhotonSwap Finance was an AMM-style decentralized exchange associated with Cronos, Kava, and Evmos. Its website now appears parked, so users should treat the exchange as inactive.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $99.5K−1.3% - 17
Crodex
DEXes · Cronos
Crodex is a decentralized exchange on Cronos that offers token swaps and liquidity provision. Its trading mechanics, fees and audit details are not clearly published.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $96.0K−3.4% - 18
Crow Finance
DEXes · Cronos
Crow Finance is a Cronos-based project described as offering wallet-based swaps and staking. Its current interface, fees, and operating details are unclear, so verify them before connecting a wallet.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $92.8K−1.6% - 19
CGX Finance
DEXes · Cronos
CGX Finance is described as a decentralized exchange on Cronos, with the CGX token named in its listings. Its trading features, fees and official interface are not established, so users have little detail to assess before interacting.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $45.8K−0.1% - 20
CyborgSwap
DEXes · Cronos
CyborgSwap is a Cronos-based DEX with NFT trading, farming and staking features. Its basic purpose is clear, but details on fees, supported collections and security reviews are sparse.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $19.9K−1.3% - 21
DuckyDeFi
DEXes · Cronos
DuckyDeFi is described as a fair-launch decentralized exchange on Cronos, with DEGG as its named token. Public details are sparse, so check that the exchange is active and verify its contracts before using it.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $19.7K−5.1% - 22
KryptoDex
DEXes · Cronos, Polygon
KryptoDEX is described as a decentralized exchange with a launchpad, NFT marketplace, and referral system. Its current availability, fees, and chain support are unclear, so verify those details before connecting a wallet.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $633−1.2% - 23
Trollswap Cronos
DEXes · Cronos
Trollswap Cronos appears to be a swap-related project associated with Cronos, but what it offers and whether it is operating are unclear.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL —
DEXes on Cronos: the numbers
- Tracked
- 23
- Reviewed
- 23
- Total TVL
- $83.5M
- Avg. score
- 5.4/10
The DappsAtlas index lists 23 DEXes on Cronos. Every one of them has a full review. The 18 that report TVL hold $83.5M between them, counting value on every chain they support. VVS Standard dominates, with 86% of that total. The top five account for 96%, while the median DEX holds $117K.
Ranked by TVL, VVS Standard ($71.7M), VVS Flawless ($3.04M) and EmpireDEX ($2.60M) lead the field. On DappsAtlas scores, VVS Standard ranks first at 7.0/10, ahead of KyberSwap Classic (6.8) and iZiSwap (6.2). That makes VVS Standard both the biggest and the best-rated. The 15 rated DEXes average 5.4/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.
Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on Polygon (7), Ethereum (6) and BNB Chain (5). Of the 11 with a confirmed status, 9 are active and 2 are inactive or wound down. Over the last seven days, combined TVL fell 11.4%. VVS Standard dropped the most (−12.8%).
Largest by TVL
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VVS Standard$71.7M
- 2
VVS Flawless$3.04M
- 3
EmpireDEX$2.60M
- 4
iZiSwap$1.50M
- 5
MM Finance Cronos$1.20M
Highest rated
- 1
- 2
KyberSwap Classic6.8
- 3
- 4
CronaSwap6.0
- 5
mm Finance5.8
Method
How we ranked them
Reviewed dApps come first. Each DappsAtlas review scores security, ease of use, fees and features from 0 to 10 using public facts such as audits, documentation and on-chain data; the overall score orders the list, with total value locked as the tie-breaker. Projects we have not reviewed yet follow, ordered by total value locked. Scores are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the largest DEX on Cronos by TVL?
VVS Standard is the largest DEX on Cronos by total value locked, with $71.7M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by VVS Flawless ($3.04M) and EmpireDEX ($2.60M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which DEX on Cronos has the highest DappsAtlas score?
VVS Standard has the highest score at 7.0/10, ahead of KyberSwap Classic (6.8) and iZiSwap (6.2). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many DEXes on Cronos has DappsAtlas reviewed?
DappsAtlas tracks 23 DEXes on Cronos. Of these, 23 have a full review and 18 report value locked, $83.5M in total, counting value on every chain they support.
Which DEXes on Cronos grew the most this week?
Among DEXes with at least $1M locked, VVS Standard the biggest drop (−12.8%). Combined TVL moved −11.4% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for DEXes on Cronos?
The 15 rated DEXes on Cronos average 5.4 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 3 score below 5.