Celo is a mobile-first decentralized finance (DeFi) platform designed to facilitate fast, secure, and stable digital payments. Operating in the blockchain and cryptocurrency market, Celo serves a diverse range of clients including developers, businesses, and individual users. The platform is proof-of-stake, EVM-compatible, open-source, and governed by CELO asset owners. Celo's ecosystem supports over 1,000 projects, partners, and developers, backed by millions of CELO owners globally. The business model revolves around transaction fees, staking rewards, and the development of decentralized applications (dApps) that operate across various chains, carriers, and countries. By enabling the use of cryptocurrency like everyday money, Celo aims to make digital finance accessible to all.

Keywords: DeFi, digital payments, blockchain, cryptocurrency, mobile-first, proof-of-stake, EVM-compatible, open-source, dApps, staking rewards.