Celo RPC

With QuickNode, you get access to our global Celo network which always routes your API requests to the nearest available location, ensuring low latency and the fastest speeds.

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What is Celo?

Celo is an EVM-compatible blockchain designed for real-world payment applications and financial services. Originally launched as a Layer 1 blockchain, Celo has migrated to a Layer 2 architecture while maintaining full compatibility with Ethereum development tools. Celo uses a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism and achieves 1-second block finality after its L2 migration. The network supports fee abstraction, allowing gas payments in multiple currencies including native stablecoins like cUSD, cEUR, and cREAL.

The blockchain implements phone number mapping to wallet addresses through a decentralized identity protocol for simplified payments. Celo's algorithmic stability protocol maintains multiple stablecoins pegged to fiat currencies through a reserve mechanism.

Interacting with Celo

Celo provides full Ethereum JSON-RPC compatibility with additional methods for Celo-specific features. Developers can use standard Ethereum tools like Ethers.js, Hardhat, and MetaMask with Celo by configuring the appropriate network endpoints.

With this API, you can:

• Execute all standard Ethereum JSON-RPC methods (eth_call, eth_sendTransaction, eth_getBalance)
• Implement fee abstraction to allow gas payments in multiple currencies
• Subscribe to real-time events via WebSocket connections

You can access the API by:

• Running a local Celo node
• Using a hosted provider such as a QuickNode Celo endpoint, which provides low-latency access to supported networks

Supported Networks

QuickNode provides access to the following Celo networks:

Mainnet

Type:Production

Chain ID:

42220

HTTP:

WSS:

Archive:Yes

Pruning:None

Network

Type

Chain ID

HTTP

WSS

Archive

Pruning

Mainnet

Production

42220

Yes

None

Complete reference for developers building on Celo with QuickNode:

QuickStart

Get started with Celo quickly. Follow our step-by-step quickstart to set up your endpoint and make your first API request.

Provider Endpoints

Learn how to configure and manage your Celo endpoints for optimal performance and reliability.

API Overview

Explore supported APIs, networks, QuickNode products, and enhanced API features for building powerful applications.

Marketplace

Discover and integrate powerful add-ons and tools from the QuickNode Marketplace to enhance your web3 applications.

Endpoint Security

Secure your endpoints with authentication, whitelisting, and best security practices.

Error Codes

Understand common error codes and troubleshooting steps for Celo API requests.