LayerZero (ZRO) Coin Check
ZRO is the token of the LayerZero ecosystem and is used for voting on protocol fee parameters and for settling cross-chain messaging fees. On Zero-L1 (mainnet in autumn 2026) it is meant to serve as the staking and gas token, and once protocol fees are activated it is the beneficiary of buyback and burn.
The analysis in detail
Founders, investors, token distribution, lockups and unlocks at a glance, with sources and dates.
Who bought when at what price, and how much is still coming to the market.
The most important risks with evidence, plus how overheated LayerZero is compared with its own history.
What speaks against the project and what to watch out for.
The full analysis for LayerZero and more than 1,000 other coins
Tokenomics, team, risks and utility – six pillars, one grade. From the COMPASS plan.
See plansFrequently asked questions
What is LayerZero?
ZRO is the token of the LayerZero ecosystem and is used for voting on protocol fee parameters and for settling cross-chain messaging fees. On Zero-L1 (mainnet in autumn 2026) it is meant to serve as the staking and gas token, and once protocol fees are activated it is the beneficiary of buyback and burn.
How does CryptoCompass rate LayerZero?
With an overall grade of 2.9 (52 out of 100) across six pillars: tokenomics, team, utility, security, execution and relevance. Grades range from 1.0 (very strong) to 5.0 (very weak). The reasoning for each pillar is inside CryptoCompass.
How far is LayerZero from its all-time high?
The all-time high of ZRO is $7.47 (6 Dec 2024). On 22 Oct 2026, ZRO trades at $1.91, which is 75% below it.
Is the grade a buy recommendation?
No. We rate the structure of the project, not the price. A good grade says nothing about whether the price is currently cheap. Not investment advice.
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We rate the structure of the project, not the price. Not investment advice. Crypto is highly risky and a total loss is possible. Price data: CoinGecko, as of 22 Oct 2026.