Kromatika is a decentralized protocol that enables TWAP (time-weighted average price) orders and fee-less limit orders on top of Uniswap v3 — allowing large traders and DAOs to split trades over time to minimize market impact and MEV exposure, with KROM as the utility token used to pay service fees and reward keeper nodes. It operates on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Polygon.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker | KROM |
| Price | $0.00 |
| Market Cap | $398,444 |
| 24h Change | -1.0% |
| Circulating Supply | 82.30M KROM |
| Max Supply | 100.00M KROM |
| All-Time High | $0.27 |
| Contract (Ethereum) | 0x3af3...d789 |
| Contract (Polygon Pos) | 0x14af...b83c |
| Contract (Arbitrum One) | 0x55ff...bf70 |
| Contract (Optimistic Ethereum) | 0xf98d...0b07 |
Core Features
TWAP Orders: Users specify a total amount to trade, a time interval, and a number of sub-orders. Kromatika automatically executes the trade in equal slices over the chosen timeframe, averaging out price fluctuations. This is particularly useful for large-volume traders or DAOs making significant token purchases or sales without moving the market.
Limit Orders via Uniswap v3: Kromatika leverages Uniswap v3’s concentrated liquidity positions to implement limit orders — setting liquidity only at a target price range. When price moves to that range, the position swaps, effectively executing the limit order. No protocol fee is charged beyond Uniswap’s own LP fee.
Gas Optimization: A decentralized keeper network executes orders. Keepers are compensated with KROM tokens from user service fees, creating a self-sustaining execution layer.
KROM Token
- Utility: Users pay service fees in KROM to use TWAP and limit order features
- Keepership: KROM is distributed to keeper nodes for executing user orders
- Governance: KROM holders vote on protocol parameters, fee structures, and integrations
Deployments
Kromatika operates on Ethereum mainnet, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Polygon — any chain where Uniswap v3 is deployed can potentially be supported.
History
- November 2021 — Kromatika Protocol launches; KROM token launches
- 2022 — Protocol expands to Arbitrum and Optimism; bear market reduces DeFi trading volumes across all platforms
- 2023–2024 — Continued operation on multiple chains; niche product targeting sophisticated traders and DAOs needing large-order execution tools
Common Misconceptions
- “Kromatika’s limit orders have no cost.” — While Kromatika charges no separate limit order fee, users still pay Uniswap v3’s LP fees when the position executes. Service fees for TWAP orders are paid in KROM.
- “TWAP orders eliminate price impact entirely.” — TWAP reduces average market impact by spreading trades over time, but does not eliminate it — particularly in thin liquidity conditions.
Social Media Sentiment
- r/DeFi / r/UniSwap: Kromatika appears in threads about advanced DEX order types and large trade execution strategies; niche but technically engaged audience.
- X/Twitter: Coverage is primarily technical — focused on TWAP mechanics and DeFi trading strategy; limited mainstream visibility.
- Discord (Kromatika): Small, technically focused community; discussion centers on order configuration, keeper participation, and multi-chain deployment.
Last updated: 2026-04
Related Terms
See Also
- Uniswap v3 — the concentrated liquidity protocol underlying Kromatika’s limit order implementation
- 1inch — DEX aggregator; alternative for optimizing trade routing
- MEV — maximal extractable value; the primary problem TWAP orders help mitigate
Sources
- Kromatika Docs — official documentation on TWAP and limit order mechanics.
- CoinGecko — KROM — market data and token information.
- Uniswap v3 Whitepaper — concentrated liquidity design that Kromatika’s limit orders build upon.