Celo
CELO
Mobile-first blockchain enabling phone-number transfers
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| 1h | 24h | 7d | 30d | 60d | 90d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.13% | 1.02% | 12.16% | 8.49% | 45.22% | 16.60% |
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| # | Exchange | Pair | Price | +2% depth | -2% depth | Volume (24h) | volume % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USDT/CELO | $0.1319 | $8,559 | $8,533 | $1,770,249 | 96.21% | |
| 2 | USDT/CELO | $0.1319 | $8,559 | $8,533 | $1,770,249 | 96.21% | |
| 3 | HHTXCEX | CELO/USDT | $0.1319 | $515 | $4,460 | $1,680,781 | 91.35% |
| 4 | OOKXCEX | CELO/USDT | $0.1318 | $12,697 | $25,017 | $581,780 | 31.62% |
| 5 | BBybitCEX | CELO/USDT | $0.132 | $9,444 | $9,316 | $556,195 | 30.23% |
| 6 | USDC/CELO | $0.1323 | $668 | $666 | $311,276 | 16.92% | |
| 7 | USDC/CELO | $0.1323 | $668 | $666 | $311,276 | 16.92% | |
| 8 | CELO/CUSD | $0.1323 | $361 | $360 | $231,071 | 12.56% | |
| 9 | BBithumbCEX | CELO/KRW | $0.1329 | $56,924 | $7,825 | $174,702 | 9.49% |
| 10 | BBitgetCEX | CELO/USDT | $0.1317 | $46,805 | $64,293 | $153,831 | 8.36% |
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About Celo
Celo, a mobile-first Ethereum Layer 2, has evolved through several pivotal milestones.
Initially launched as an L1 on Earth Day 2020, it transitioned to an OP Stack-based L2, integrating EigenDA for data availability and zkEVM via Succinct, enhancing scalability and reducing costs. A significant ecosystem event was the shutdown of the Lisk chain, which provided an optional migration path to Celo, consolidating its position as a preferred home for mobile-focused dApps.
In a major strategic move, Opera sought 160 million CELO tokens to become a key stakeholder, deepening its integration of MiniPay and stablecoin payments, which has driven over 420 million transactions and 14 million accounts. This partnership underscores Celo's role in real-world financial inclusion.
On the economic front, Celo publicly solicited opinions to upgrade its token model, introducing a buyback-and-burn mechanism to align incentives and support long-term value. Additionally, the launch of 'Super USDT' on the OP Superchain, in collaboration with Chainlink and Hyperlane, enabled cross-chain USDT liquidity, further embedding Celo within the broader Ethereum ecosystem. These milestones—ranging from technical upgrades to strategic partnerships and tokenomics redesign—highlight Celo's commitment to building a regenerative digital economy for global prosperity.
Marek Olszewski (Co-Founder & CTO)
Marek is the co-founder and CTO of Celo. He previously founded Locu, acquired by GoDaddy, and worked at Google and Microsoft Research. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from MIT, with research focused on deterministic multithreading and transactional memory. He received a Facebook Fellowship in 2011.
Elizabeth Peng (COO)
Elizabeth serves as Chief Operating Officer at Celo. She was previously an Independent Brand Consultant and Fashion & Culture Writer, and founded Liuli. She holds an M.A. in Fashion from Central Saint Martins and was a Fulbright Scholar. She joined the Celo Foundation in 2022.
Celo recently welcomed Markus Franke as Head of Stablecoins in June 2026. Franke, co-founder of Mento Labs, will lead stablecoin strategy, partnerships, new asset issuance, and institutional adoption. His return underscores Celo's focus on expanding its stablecoin ecosystem, including native USAT support.