Celo Foundation

Celo is an emerging Ethereum Layer-2 designed to make blockchain technology accessible to all. With its focus on scalability, low fees, and ease of use, Celo is ideal for building blockchain products that reach millions of users around the globe.

Why Build on Celo?​

Celo is fully EVM-compatible, offering the same development experience as Ethereum with improved scalability and lower costs.

Built for Everyday Users:​

Celo is designed with features that lower the entry barrier for those new to cryptocurrency.

• Fee Abstraction: Users can pay transaction fees with several different tokens, making payments simple and flexible.
• Sub-Cent Fees: Celo maintains low gas fees, often below a cent, keeping transactions affordable.
• Native Stablecoins: Celo provides native stablecoins like cUSD, cEUR, cREAL, and cKES, offering a stable way to send and receive money. Check out Mento to learn more.

Mobile-First Approach:​

Celo is optimized for mobile devices, making blockchain accessible to billions of smartphone users worldwide.

• Ultralight Client: Celo’s lightweight client allows fast transactions on mobile phones without needing to download large amounts of data, ideal for areas with limited internet.
• Phone number mapping: Celo’s native protocol Social Connect, links wallets to phone numbers, making it easy to send and receive payments using just a phone number.