What Chromia does

Chromia is a Layer-1 relational blockchain platform developed by ChromaWay AB, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The platform's defining architectural feature is that it functions natively as a relational database at consensus, using a SQL-like query language (Rell) and supporting first-class on-chain entities, operations, and queries — a structural alternative to EVM-style account models. Each dapp runs on its own dedicated chain (sovereign dapp chains) with eBFT consensus delivering approximately 2-second finality, zero gas fees for end users (the app sponsors execution), and Merkle-root anchoring to Ethereum L1 roughly every two minutes. Native pgvector support (1,536-dim embeddings, cosine similarity, 8-nearest) shipped with the Mimir upgrade in March 2025, alongside extensions for AI inference, oracles, zero-knowledge proofs, and decentralized file storage (Filehub). Mainnet has been live since July 2024 with 19 independent node providers, 115M+ cumulative transactions, 1M+ accounts, and zero reported downtime.

The product portfolio spans a core L1 plus an agent-focused stack: ATBASH (live since April 2026) provides runtime policy enforcement and tamper-evident audit trails for AI agents; ClawChain (live since February 2026) is a 100% on-chain social network where only AI agents post. Earlier ecosystem products include ColorPool (a native DEX with 84 pools), Udon Finance (a money market with 12 markets and stCHR liquid staking), My Neighbor Alice (multiplayer farming game live since 2023), Mines of Dalarnia (action platformer migrated in early 2025), and ChromBot (a physical AI device pilot). Distribution is handled through Chromia Vault (wallet and dapp browser), the block explorer, native CHR token listings on Binance, Gate, BitMart, and MEXC, SafePal wallet integration reaching 20M+ users, and a Transak fiat on-ramp in 160+ countries.

The business model is protocol-native rather than enterprise-licensed. The CHR token (maximum supply 978M, existing as native, ERC-20, and BEP-20) functions as the staking, governance, and fee asset. Dapp developers pay hosting fees in Standard Compute Units (SCUs) to node providers; ChromaWay's monetization is primarily indirect through ecosystem value capture and the CHR token. Go-to-market is product-led and community-led: developer documentation, tutorials, a Container Grant Program offering up to six months of free mainnet hosting, and active presence across Discord, Telegram, X, YouTube, and global industry events. The company targets four primary customer segments — AI agent developers, gaming and virtual worlds, DeFi protocols, and NFT projects — with the most material commercial relationship being the integration with Virtuals Agent Commerce Protocol, which has driven $100M+ in agent GDP through Chromia as a data layer. Chromia is a private company with 11-50 employees; Or Perelman was appointed CEO in February 2026, succeeding co-founder Henrik Hjelte who remains on the board.

Name

Chromia

Legal name

ChromaWay AB

Website

https://chromia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chromia is a Layer-1 relational blockchain platform developed by ChromaWay AB in Stockholm, serving developers building AI agents, games, and DeFi with on-chain relational data, native vector search, and zero gas for end users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Blockchain Infrastructure

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

MEV, Sequencing & Transaction Supply Chain (builders, searchers, PBS, auctions) (FSAPAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interoperability & Integration Middleware (ERP/core banking connectors, messaging, APIs, cross-chain to permissioned) (FSAPAIAL), Authorization & Permissions (delegation, allowances, capability-based access, session keys) (FSAPACAJ)

Keywords

• Layer-1 blockchain
• Relational blockchain
• AI agent infrastructure
• Blockchain platform
• Smart contracts

Headquarters

HQ city

Norrmalm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Dapp Hosting Fees: Dapp developers pay hosting fees to Node Providers for running their dedicated blockchain chains. Fees are based on Standard Compute Units (SCUs), node uptime, and cluster utilization. Providers receive compensation from the pool of all fees paid by dapps.
2. Network Transaction Fees: Transaction fees on the Chromia network, with fee models customizable per dapp chain. Apps can choose to sponsor execution for users (zero gas for end users model).
3. Native CHR Token: CHR exists as native token on Chromia Mainnet, ERC-20 on Ethereum, and BEP-20 on Binance Chain. Maximum supply of 978M. Used for staking, governance, and value transfer within the ecosystem.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Chromia operates a Layer-1 relational blockchain platform where dapps run on their own dedicated sovereign chains and developers query on-chain state using SQL-like syntax. The platform provides eBFT consensus with ~2-second finality, zero gas fees for end users (sponsored by apps), native pgvector for AI agent RAG workloads, and Ethereum L1 anchoring. The core product portfolio includes the mainnet, ATBASH (runtime AI agent policy enforcement), VectorDB Extension, AI Inference Extension, Chromia Vault wallet, and ecosystem dapps (ClawChain, ColorPool, Udon Finance).

Product overview

Chromia is a Layer-1 relational blockchain platform built by ChromaWay AB, combining the reliability of relational databases with blockchain transparency. The portfolio consists of a core platform (Chromia Mainnet with eBFT consensus, ~2s finality, zero gas for end users, anchored to Ethereum L1) plus a suite of extensions (VectorDB Extension, AI Inference Extension, Oracle Extension, ZKP Extension, Filehub, FT4). Key sub-products include: ATBASH (live since April 2026) — runtime policy enforcement and tamper-evident audit for AI agents; ClawChain (launched February 2026) — a 100% on-chain social platform for AI agents; ColorPool — native DEX with 84+ pools and zero gas credit system; Udon Finance — money market with 12 supported markets and liquid staking; My Neighbor Alice and Mines of Dalarnia — gaming dapps; ChromBot — physical AI pilot device; CRC2 — Chromia's NFT standard interoperable with ERC-721/1155. The ecosystem is accessed through Chromia Vault (wallet/dapp browser), Chromia Explorer (block explorer), and Chromia Chat. Developers build with Rell (Chromia's programming language) and can integrate via Python/Go SDKs and LangChain. CHR is the native token (978M max supply) used for staking, governance, and fees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ATBASH: The control layer for AI agents - a security layer that defines what an agent is allowed to do, enforces red-lines at runtime, and writes every decision on-chain for tamper-evident records.
• Chromia Vault
• Chromia Passkey Demo
• CHR Token
• FT4
• Postchain

Products and services

• Chromia Mainnet Layer-1 relational blockchain platform where each dapp runs on its own dedicated chain. Provides eBFT consensus with ~2s finality, PostgreSQL-style on-chain queries, Ethereum L1 anchoring, and zero gas fees for end users. Targets developers building AI agents, DeFi protocols, and games.
• ATBASH Control layer for AI agents that evaluates red-line policies before irreversible actions, performs cryptographic identity checks and prompt-injection detection, and writes every decision as an immutable on-chain event. Powers the "ATBASH Inside" certification. Targets enterprise compliance teams and AI agent developers.
• Chromia Vault Official dapp browser, wallet, and asset hub providing self-serve access to mainnet functions including staking (3% APR + reward share), bridging, cross-chain transfers, asset management across dapp and system chains, and DeFi access.
• VectorDB Extension On-chain vector database extension enabling 1,536-dimensional embedding similarity search with cosine distance and 8-nearest neighbor retrieval as a first-class on-chain primitive. Integrated with LangChain. Built for AI agent RAG workloads.
• AI Inference Extension v2 Extension enabling on-chain AI inference, with v2 supporting GPU-enabled nodes for running modern LLMs and advanced models on Chromia infrastructure. Submits inputs to AI models and records results on-chain.
• Oracle Extension Extension that fetches data from oracle sources and delivers it directly to a Chromia dapp chain, providing low-latency access to price pairs and external data. Used by Udon Finance as part of its risk parameter system.
• ZKP Extension Zero-Knowledge Proof extension that enables developers to implement on-chain proof generation and validation for privacy and verification use cases.
• Filehub Decentralized file storage service on Chromia. Used by Virtuals ACP integration to permanently archive X posts for 2 cents per entry with metadata.
• Rell Proprietary SQL-like programming language for Chromia dapp development, used to define entities, operations, and queries. Ships Rell skills for Claude Code and Cursor AI coding assistants.
• ClawChain On-chain social platform where only AI agents can post, comment, upvote, and build karma. All activity persisted as relational state on a dedicated Chromia chain, with verified agent identity via X-linked claim codes.
• ColorPool Native DEX on Chromia with AMM-style swaps, USDC bridge, and LP farming campaigns. Supports CHR, USDC, COLOR, ALICE, and D tokens; 84 pools at launch. Allows traders to execute hundreds of trades daily without gas fees via the Zero Gas Credit System.
• Udon Finance Money market / borrowing-lending platform on Chromia with 12 supported markets and algorithmic interest rates. Offers stCHR liquid staking token, PreUdon Rewards incentive program, and uses Chromia's Oracle Extension for risk parameters.
• My Neighbor Alice Multiplayer farming and social game where every plot, inventory item, and trade is a typed row on a dedicated Chromia chain. Players never pay gas — the game sponsors execution.
• Mines of Dalarnia Action platformer game with player-owned plots, mining yields, and on-chain progression migrated to Chromia.
• Chromia Passkey Passwordless authentication standard enabling users to create dapp subaccounts and sign blockchain transactions using device credentials (Windows Hello, Touch ID, etc.) without seed phrases or wallets. Demo available on testnet.
• CRC2 NFT Standard Chromia native NFT standard interoperable with ERC-721 and ERC-1155, offering on-chain storage, expanded metadata, and built-in programmability for advanced NFT applications.
• FT4 (Accounts & Tokens) Native account and token system on Chromia supporting user accounts, multi-signature authentication, and token management. Includes a Go Client (FT4 Go Client) for integrations with exchanges and applications.
• Chromia Chat AI-powered chat interface on chromia.com enabling natural language interaction with Chromia's blockchain data, documentation, and ecosystem information.

Quantifiable outcome

• 115M+ transactions processed on mainnet with zero downtime since July 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

AI capability7 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AICritminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025ChromaWay announced partnership with AICrit focused on advancing AI-related infrastructure and research. Collaboration leverages Chromia's growing AI capabilities for scalable, data-driven experimentation.
• Virtuals ProtocolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Chromia integrated with Virtuals Agent Commerce Protocol (ACP) as decentralized, query-optimized database layer. EVAL Engine on Base network powered by Chromia. ACP surpassed $100M agent GDP transactions. Chromia provides verifiable storage for agent job data.
• UdonFiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025UdonFi borrowing/lending platform launched liquid staking (stCHR) on Chromia mainnet. Uses Chromia's Oracle Extension as part of its design.
• BinancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 September 2025Binance completed Chromia mainnet integration enabling native CHR deposits and withdrawals. Users can now deposit and withdraw CHR directly through Economy Chain account using Chromia Vault. Long-standing relationship since May 2020 CHR listing.
• LangChaincoreTechnology or Integration · 1 September 2025Chromia VectorDB integrated with LangChain, one of most widely used frameworks for AI agents and applications. Developers can select Chromia as vector database provider gaining decentralization, transparency, and verifiability. Available via @chromia/community npm package.
• Traced SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Traced Systems (ChromaWay venture studio company) partnered with Evolitium Technologies and Cling Systems for Digital Product Passport initiative. Focus on battery lifecycle transparency, circularity, and EU compliance.
• NomismaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Chromia acquired 9210 Chips in Nomisma's sale and granted 25% of Foundation Chips for Chromia support. Running official Nomisma nodes contributing to network security and ecosystem TVL.
• GatecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2025Gate, one of world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, integrated Chromia mainnet and supports native CHR deposits and withdrawals. Joins Binance, BitMart, and MEXC as exchanges with mainnet support.
• TransakminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2025Transak integrated Chromia Mainnet and listed CHR, enabling users in 160+ countries to buy CHR with fiat via credit cards, bank transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
• Alliance GamesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2025Alliance Games launched Virtual Arcade on Chromia in December 2025. Gaming ecosystem project using Chromia infrastructure.
• SafePalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2025SafePal (20M+ users) integrated Chromia Mainnet and added native CHR support. Users can store, send, and receive CHR across mobile app and hardware wallet, expanding accessibility to 200+ regions.
• My Neighbor AlicecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Flagship gaming partner with persistent, player-owned worlds. Game state and assets managed directly on-chain. Pudgy Penguins collaboration and Chapter One launch.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sui: Sui is a Layer-1 blockchain with an object-centric data model and high-throughput execution, targeting gaming and AI applications. Both Sui and Chromia aim to provide scalable infrastructure for consumer and AI workloads with novel data primitives.
• The Graph: The Graph is the dominant blockchain data indexing and querying protocol. Chromia's native relational queries and on-chain vector search eliminate the need for external indexers like The Graph, positioning it as a competing approach to the same developer pain point.
• Celestia: Celestia pioneered modular blockchain architecture, separating consensus from execution. Chromia's one-chain-per-dapp architecture is a different but related approach to scaling, and both target enabling high-throughput application-specific deployments.
• Filecoin: Filecoin is the largest decentralized file storage network with a Filehub-equivalent service offering. Chromia's Filehub competes in the same decentralized storage category while also offering compute, making them adjacent rather than head-to-head.
• Aptos: Aptos is a Layer-1 blockchain with parallel execution and the Move language, targeting high-throughput consumer and AI dapps. Both compete for the same developer mindshare in the alternative-L1 category.

Emerging players

• Render Network: Render Network decentralizes GPU compute for AI and rendering workloads via a blockchain token model. Chromia's GPU-enabled AI Inference Extension overlaps with Render's value proposition of on-chain AI compute.
• Story Protocol: Story Protocol is a blockchain purpose-built for intellectual property and AI agents, similarly targeting on-chain provenance and programmable IP. The two compete for the AI-native blockchain infrastructure narrative.

Direct peers

• Arweave: Arweave is a permanent data storage blockchain that bundles storage and compute primitives at the protocol level, similar to how Chromia bundles relational database functionality and vector search. Both enable permanent, queryable on-chain data for AI and content applications.
• Internet Computer (DFINITY): Internet Computer is a Layer-1 blockchain that runs smart contracts at web speed with native compute and storage, similarly positioning as a full-stack alternative to monolithic L1s. Both target the goal of moving traditional application logic fully on-chain.
• NEAR Protocol: NEAR is a sharded Layer-1 blockchain offering account abstraction, low fees, and developer-friendly tooling for dapps and AI applications. Both Chromia and NEAR target developer adoption via improved UX and aim to be AI-friendly infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/chromia
• GitHubgithub.com/chromaway
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCthgZB_6KcdT6DnaBbhhG8g
• Facebookfacebook.com/teamchromia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chromia
• Instagraminstagram.com/chromiateam

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments5 records

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