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Celo is a blockchain platform that makes financial transactions accessible via mobile devices. In doing so, the platform solves the problem of limited access to financial services, especially in developing countries. Many people there do not have access to traditional banking services, but do have access to a mobile phone.

Celo uses a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, making it more energy efficient than traditional Proof-of-Work (PoW) blockchains like Bitcoin. The platform uses a system of light clients, validator nodes, and full nodes to verify transactions and secure the network. Light clients are mobile apps for users, validator nodes validate transactions and create new blocks, and full nodes act as a bridge between light clients and validator nodes.

Thanks to its high scalability, users benefit from low transaction fees and fast transactions. They can pay the fees in different cryptocurrencies, not just the native token CELO. This gives users more flexibility.

The Celo team has developed several products and features that increase usability and versatility. Key products include the mobile wallet, which allows users to make and receive payments, support for decentralized applications (dApps), and stablecoins such as cUSD, cEUR, and cREAL. These stablecoins have a stable value thanks to an algorithmic reserve called Mento, backed by cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.

CELO, the project’s native token, has multiple functions. In addition to paying transaction fees, CELO can also be used to vote on changes and updates to the protocol. You can also stake CELO and receive rewards when staking tokens.

Who founded Celo?

Celo was founded in 2017 by Rene Reinsberg and Marek Olszewski, former GoDaddy executives, along with MIT professor Sep Kamvar. The team has significant experience in tech and finance. Celo is now managed by the Celo Foundation, a diverse team of blockchain and finance experts, consisting of more than 100 people working together globally to further develop and expand the platform.

Celo offers several interesting features and capabilities for users and developers:

• Mobile payments: Celo lets you make and receive payments quickly and easily via your mobile phone, regardless of your location. This gives more people access to financial services.
• Stablecoins: Users can use stablecoins such as cUSD, cEUR, and cREAL for transactions, protecting them from the volatility of the crypto market and making it easier to make payments or store value
• Decentralized applications (dApps): Developers can build and run dApps on the Celo blockchain. These dApps, ranging from financial services to social media projects, are publicly accessible to anyone.
• Staking and governance: By staking CELO tokens, users can participate in the governance process of the network and earn rewards in additional CELO tokens.

Celo is a blockchain with several key technical components and participants. The network consists of light clients, full nodes, and validator nodes. Light clients are mobile applications used by end users for daily transactions. Full nodes act as intermediaries that forward requests from light clients to validator nodes. Validator nodes then validate the transactions and add them to the blockchain. This setup makes Celo efficient, scalable, and easy to use for mobile users.

Proof-of-Stake and Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT)

Celo's consensus mechanism is based on Proof-of-Stake (PoS) and Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT). Validator nodes are responsible for validating transactions and producing new blocks. To become a validator, users must stake at least 10,000 CELO tokens. Validator nodes are elected by CELO token holders, giving the community influence on network governance. The BFT mechanism protects the network from errors and attacks, ensuring reliability and security.

EVM compatibility and smart contracts

Celo’s blockchain is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), allowing developers to easily deploy Ethereum-based smart contracts and dApps on Celo. Celo’s smart contracts are managed through decentralized governance, with community voting on upgrades and changes. This creates a dynamic and adaptive ecosystem that responds to the needs of its users.

Stablecoins and the Mento algorithm

A key feature of Celo is its support for stablecoins such as cUSD, cEUR, and cREAL. These stablecoins are pegged to fiat currencies and provide stability in the volatile crypto market. Celo uses an algorithmic reserve called Mento to keep the value of these stablecoins stable. The reserve consists of a range of cryptocurrencies. The Mento algorithm ensures that stablecoins can always be exchanged one-to-one for the underlying cryptocurrency, keeping the value stable.

Environmental friendliness and CO2 offsetting

Blockchain technology is often discussed in connection with sustainability issues. Celo is aware of this and has chosen to be one of the few blockchains to have a CO2 negative policy from the start.

The network automatically offsets its carbon emissions by sending CELO tokens to an on-chain Carbon Offsetting Fund on a daily basis. This fund is used to offset carbon emissions and contributes to the sustainability of the network. This eco-friendly policy is a key feature that sets Celo apart from other blockchain platforms.

CELO is the native token of the Celo network and plays a crucial role within the ecosystem. Firstly, CELO is used to pay transaction fees on the network, although users also have the option to use other crypto assets for this purpose. Additionally, CELO holders can stake their tokens, which helps validate transactions and provides additional CELO tokens as a reward.

Another important feature of CELO is governance. CELO holders can vote on proposals for upgrades and changes within the network. This gives them direct influence on the future of the platform. This democratic process ensures that the community remains closely involved in the development of Celo. There is a maximum supply of 1 billion CELO tokens, of which not all tokens have been released into circulation yet.

To begin staking CELO tokens, you need at least 10,000 CELO tokens. You can purchase these tokens on Bitvavo and then transfer them to an external wallet that is compatible with the Celo network. By connecting your wallet to the Celo network, you can choose which validator nodes you wish to support. Validator nodes are responsible for validating transactions and producing new blocks on the blockchain.

Users who stake CELO tokens receive rewards in the form of additional CELO tokens. These rewards are automatically distributed to their connected wallet. These rewards motivate token holders to continue supporting the network. The staking process also gives users the opportunity to actively participate in the governance of the project.

Celo distinguishes itself from other blockchain and crypto projects in a number of ways:

• Mobile accessibility: Celo is designed to make financial transactions easily accessible via mobile devices. This makes it ideal for users in developing countries who do not have access to financial services but do have a mobile phone.
• Flexible transaction fees: Users can pay transaction fees in different cryptocurrencies, not just the CELO token. This gives them more options and flexibility.
• EVM compatibility: The CELO blockchain is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). This allows developers to easily deploy existing Ethereum dApps to Celo.
• Fast transactions: Thanks to its unique network structure, transactions on Celo can be executed faster than on many other blockchains, with block times as low as five seconds.
• Environmental friendliness: Celo is a carbon negative blockchain that automatically offsets its carbon emissions by sending CELO tokens to a Carbon Offsetting Fund.

You can purchase Celo (CELO) on Bitvavo, a platform suitable for both novice and experienced traders. Follow these steps to buy CELO tokens via our website and app:

1. Create a Bitvavo account or log in to your existing account.
2. Add funds to your account by clicking "Deposit".
3. Go to the Celo (CELO) purchase page.
4. Enter the amount in euros you wish to spend or the number of CELO tokens you want to purchase and click "Buy".

After purchase, your CELO tokens will be added automatically to your Bitvavo account, where you can easily manage and trade them. Selling CELO tokens is just as easy from your Bitvavo account, allowing you to quickly respond to price changes and market changes.

You can safely store CELO tokens in your Bitvavo account. Bitvavo stores the majority of assets in cold storage, which means they are stored offline for added security. We also recommend enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) for an extra layer of security for your account.

Many software and hardware wallets support CELO. After purchase, you can easily transfer the CELO tokens to an external wallet by linking the wallet address to your Bitvavo account. This way, you retain full control over your cryptocurrencies.