Question 1

What is CHR?

Accepted Answer

CHR is the native utility token of the Chromia network. It is used to pay for network resources, compensate independent providers that operate the network, and help secure the network through staking; it does not represent equity in Chromia, dividend rights, or redemption rights.

Question 2

How are CHR's main uses interconnected?

Accepted Answer

CHR serves three interconnected roles in the network economy: application deployment and network resources are priced in CHR, independent providers are compensated for operating the network, and holders can stake and delegate trust to support network security. It is therefore both a unit of resource cost and part of provider compensation and the staking mechanism.

Question 3

Do I have to hold CHR to use Chromia applications?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. Chromia's design allows applications to sponsor execution for end users, so users of those applications do not need to hold CHR first or prepare Gas in a wallet. Whether the application bears the cost depends on its payment and resource arrangements.

Question 4

What on-chain forms does CHR have, and why must I confirm the network?

Accepted Answer

CHR exists in three forms: native CHR on Chromia mainnet, ERC-20 CHR on Ethereum, and BEP-20 CHR on BNB Chain. They correspond to different network environments; before sending, storing, or using CHR, you must confirm the receiving address and the network supported by the wallet, or the assets may not arrive or be usable properly.

Question 5

How can CHR holders participate in network security through delegation?

Accepted Answer

Holders can delegate native mainnet CHR to network providers, thereby supporting providers' participation in validating and operating the network; the delegation mechanism lets holders participate in network security without running nodes themselves. Staking returns are not fixed, and their availability and outcomes depend on the staking rules and network conditions in effect at the time.

Question 6

How does the Economy Chain participate in CHR's network economy?

Accepted Answer

Chromia's Economy Chain manages CHR and processes related to the network economy, including container rent paid in CHR, provider rewards, and staking rewards. It handles resource payments, service provision, and staking incentives in the same economic layer, and connects official cross-chain infrastructure.

Question 7

How should CHR's supply cap and historical distribution be understood?

Accepted Answer

CHR originally had a maximum supply of 1 billion tokens; after approximately 22 million tokens were burned in May 2020, the cap became approximately 978 million tokens. The project's current page also states that private-sale, IEO, and advisor tokens had all vested as of 2021, while the promotional fund and automatic conversion contract completed distribution in January 2025; these historical statuses should not be conflated with a new issuance mechanism.

Question 8

Has CHR 2.0 already changed the current supply rules?

Accepted Answer

CHR 2.0 proposes replacing the existing supply cap with a fixed daily minting model with no fixed cap, but it remains a proposal rather than a current CHR rule. Therefore, current supply should be understood based on the approximately 978 million-token cap and rules already in effect; proposed daily issuance must not be treated as an event that has already occurred.

Question 9

Can CHR be transferred between different networks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Chromia supports bridging CHR among the Economy Chain, Ethereum, and BNB Chain; bridging changes the network on which the token is located rather than treating addresses on different chains as inherently interchangeable. Before proceeding, confirm the bridge direction, target network, asset form, and wallet compatibility.

Question 10

What should I keep in mind when using, staking, or transferring CHR?

Accepted Answer

CHR's utility is connected to demand for network resources, whether applications sponsor user execution, provider services, and staking participation, but these mechanisms do not constitute a price or return guarantee. Before staking, bridging, or transferring CHR, holders should also confirm the asset form, target network, and operational rules in effect at the time.

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