Crypto.com announced the release of the Crypto.com Chain public testnet (alpha version). This release comes ahead of schedule and 10 months after the announcement of the Crypto.com Chain. The name Thaler dates back nearly 500 years, referring to a silver coin that brought trading activities across Europe to unprecedented heights. Thaler came to symbolize the power of money as a common language to denominate value. Crypto.com Chain adopts the "Thaler" name to pay homage to the legacy of money, with the vision to take payment to the next level. Just like its name, the physical embodiment of Thaler shares similarities with the brand image of Crypto.com. The earliest Thaler coins and the Crypto.com logo share the motif of the lion - a symbol of strength and dedication.