Celo L2 Activation

MAR

26

Event date

Wednesday 26 March 2025, UTC

Event description

  • Celo's transition to an Ethereum Layer 2 network marks a major shift from its origins as a Layer 1 blockchain, launched on Earth Day 2020, focusing on mobile-first financial inclusion.
  • The upgrade follows successful testnet phases, including the Dango Testnet in July 2024 and Alfajores, which prepared developers for the mainnet launch.
  • This move aligns Celo closer to Ethereum's ecosystem, building on its history of EVM compatibility and cross-chain interoperability introduced via the Donut hard fork.
  • The hardfork at block height 31057000 aims to enhance scalability and reduce transaction costs, addressing Ethereum's high fees and energy consumption challenges.
  • Celo's L2 migration reflects a broader trend of Layer 1 chains like Optimism and Arbitrum adopting Layer 2 solutions to improve efficiency while maintaining decentralization.


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The Baklava Testnet, Celo’s primary testing environment for validators, will finalize its L2 upgrade at block height 28500000, following its initial migration on February 20, 2025 [forum.celo.org]. This upgrade enhances transaction speed and reduces costs while integrating seamlessly with Ethereum’s ecosystem. It’s a key milestone before Celo’s L2 mainnet optimizations, expected later in 2025, and aims to make blockchain apps more accessible for 6.6 billion smartphone users worldwide [celo.org]. The event will require node operators to update their clients, ensuring a smooth transition to the new architecture [docs.celo.org]. Recent NewsCelo has been making waves! In March 2025, the Celo mainnet successfully transitioned to L2, boosting transaction throughput by 25% [celo.org blog]. In May 2025, Celo partnered with a major mobile payment provider in Africa, expanding its reach to unbanked communities [coindesk.com, 2025-05-15]. Future PlansCelo’s roadmap includes launching new developer tools by Q4 2025 to simplify dApp creation for mobile users. The project also plans to introduce native stablecoin support on its L2, aiming to rival competitors like Polygon in real-world use cases by 2026 [forum.celo.org]. Onchain DataPre-upgrade, Baklava Testnet processed over 500,000 test transactions monthly, with validator participation up 15% since January 2025 [celo.org analytics]. Post-upgrade, expect even higher throughput, setting the stage for mainnet improvements. Community SentimentX sentiment is cautiously optimistic. Developers applaud the L2 enhancements, but some node operators are wary of potential bugs during the upgrade [X search: Baklava Testnet]. Overall, the community is excited for Celo’s scalable future. Risk DisclaimerNode operators may face temporary disruptions—ensure you follow Celo’s official upgrade guide to minimize issues.

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