Celer Network
CELRA cross-chain interoperability protocol
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| 1h | 24h | 7d | 30d | 60d | 90d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.32% | 3.41% | 16.46% | 22.63% | 30.20% | 53.94% |
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On-chain Holding
| Holding Token | Price | Amount | Total Value |
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Top Holders
| Address | Token | Quantity | Percentage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0x8a4b...15ce | ![]() CELR | 1,811,488,693.03 | 18.11% | $4.73M |
| 0xa604...51b2 | ![]() CELR | 1,631,575,893 | 16.32% | $4.26M |
| Binance 8 (acec) | ![]() CELR | 1,302,582,752.3 | 13.03% | $3.4M |
Open Markets
| # | Exchange | Pair | Price | +2% depth | -2% depth | Volume (24h) | volume % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BBitDeltaDEX | CELR/USDT | $0.002617 | $10,867 | $10,137 | $1,966,604 | 195.91% |
| 2 | CCoin ChiefDEX | CELR/USDT | $0.002622 | $215,390 | $722,262 | $797,698 | 79.47% |
| 3 | BBITmarketsDEX | CELR/USD | $0.002613 | $1,451 | $1,196 | $206,919 | 20.61% |
| 4 | BBlockFinDEX | CELR/USDT | $0.002622 | $15,496 | $16,187 | $167,045 | 16.64% |
| 5 | BBVOXDEX | CELR/USDT | $0.00262 | $9,804 | $7,822 | $120,552 | 12.01% |
| 6 | DDeepcoinDEX | CELR/USDT | $0.002619 | $7,696 | $6,994 | $119,725 | 11.93% |
| 7 | BBinanceCEX | CELR/USDT | $0.002622 | $13,923 | $12,775 | $112,027 | 11.16% |
| 8 | BBlofinDEX | CELR/USDT | $0.002623 | $17,582 | $16,371 | $99,596 | 9.92% |
| 9 | BBitunixDEX | CELR/USDT | $0.002624 | $16,464 | $18,598 | $69,457 | 6.92% |
| 10 | BBTCCDEX | CELR/USDT | $0.00262 | $2,380,745 | $2,936,978 | $56,008 | 5.58% |
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About Celer Network
Celer Network is a blockchain interoperability protocol focused on cross-chain asset transfers and messaging. Its core product, cBridge, is a non-custodial liquidity network that enables fast, low-cost transfers between 40+ chains and layer-2 networks, using Hashed-Timelock Contracts (HTLC) and a validator network (SGN) to secure transactions without central custody. The protocol also offers Celer IM, a general message-passing framework that allows developers to build cross-chain dApps (e.g., DeFi, NFTs) with unified liquidity and state.
Its key competitive edge lies in its non-custodial design: users retain control of funds throughout transfers, reducing counterparty risk compared to bridge protocols that lock assets in shared pools. The SGN network, secured by CELR staking, validates cross-chain messages and penalizes malicious validators, while liquidity providers earn fees for facilitating transfers. This architecture addresses common market pain points such as high fees, slow finality, and vulnerability to hacks (e.g., the 2022 cBridge exploit, where ~$230K was stolen but fully refunded).
In the past six months (Feb–Aug 2026), Celer has focused on expanding cBridge support to emerging chains (e.g., new EVM-compatible networks and rollups), improving cross-chain messaging efficiency, and strengthening SGN security. However, no major public updates or new product launches were documented during this period, and the project's activity has been relatively quiet compared to earlier years.
Celer Network, founded in 2018, pivoted from state-channel scaling to cross-chain interoperability. In 2019, it launched CELR via Binance Launchpad, marking its entry into the public market. The 2020 mainnet launch introduced the State Guardian Network (SGN), a PoS sidechain for cross-chain security. In 2021, cBridge was released, a hybrid liquidity/lock-mint bridge, and the Optics module exploit (~$34M) led to a compensation plan and architectural improvements. 2022 saw Celer IM, enabling general message passing beyond asset transfers. In July 2024, a domain takeover attempt was intercepted and all DNS records restored, demonstrating proactive security. These milestones reflect a shift from Layer 2 scaling to a multi-chain middleware, with SGN and cBridge as core infrastructure.
Bearish factors:
Token price down 99% from peak, -71% YoY, thin liquidity (~$1.5M daily volume) per June 2026 research brief. BitDelta delisted CELR futures on Aug 4.
Bullish factors:
On May 27, AgentPay demo launched: AI agents completed thousands of paid calls via state channels, with on-chain settlement only at open/close, costing <$0.01. Whale net inflows turned positive in July; on Aug 16, analysts highlighted CELR as a high-potential low-cap project.
Co-founders of Celer Network:
Michael Dong: Holds a PhD in Computer Science from UIUC. Previously worked at Google as a Senior Engineer, contributing to Project Fi. Later co-founded Celer Network.
Junda Liu: Co-founder. Detailed background not provided in the available information.
Qingkai Liang: Co-founder. Detailed background not provided in the available information.

