Celo officially moves from a standalone Layer-1 to an Ethereum Layer-2
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Celo has transitioned from a standalone Layer-1 blockchain to an Ethereum Layer-2 network using Optimism’s OP Stack. This change, finalized after 20 months of testing, enhances speed, security, and developer access while maintaining low transaction costs. The migration began at block height 31,056,500, with validators pausing block production to initiate the switch. Celo L2 went live shortly after, resuming block production in under two hours. The move was proposed by