Cronos blockchain has launched its Smarturn upgrade, introducing advanced features to its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). The update includes EIP-7702 smart account support, enabling externally owned accounts to operate like smart contract wallets, thus enhancing flexibility and efficiency for developers and users. The Smarturn upgrade also aligns the EVM with Ethereum’s Prague and Cancun updates, which are designed to improve transaction speed and reduce costs. Additionally, the upgrade introduces new RPC endpoints and IBC v2, facilitating improved cross-chain communication.