Celo to Launch Ice Cream Hardfork on September 10

Celo is preparing for its next major network upgrade — the Ice Cream hard fork — scheduled for September 10. The upgrade aims to improve scalability and speed by integrating EigenDA v.2.0. Prior testnets (Baklava and Alfajores) have already been completed, and node operators are advised to upgrade to EigenDA v.1.8.2.

CELO Info

Celo was designed to enable a new universe of financial solutions accessible for mobile users, creating a global financial ecosystem where an end-user can onboard into the Celo ecosystem with just a mobile number.

Celo makes sending payments as easy as sending a text, to anyone with an internet connection, anywhere in the world. Celo maps phone numbers to wallet addresses using a novel decentralized address-based identity layer. Mobile participants can earn rewards for securing and maintaining the system.

CELO is the platform-native asset that supports the growth and development of the Celo blockchain and ecosystem. CELO holders can earn rewards, stake with validators, and vote on proposals that shape the future of Celo.