# Celer

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## Introduction

The [**Celer Network**](https://celer.network/) is a Layer 2 scaling platform designed to enable fast, low-cost, and secure blockchain transactions. It focuses on interoperability and cross-chain communication, making it easier for users and developers to transfer assets and data across different blockchains seamlessly.

#### Key Features of the Celer Network:

1. **Layer 2 Scaling**:
   * Celer improves transaction speed and reduces costs by utilizing off-chain solutions, enabling high-performance dApps.
2. **Cross-Chain Interoperability**:
   * Its **cBridge** facilitates fast and secure transfers of assets across multiple blockchains, supporting the growing multi-chain ecosystem.
3. **Decentralized Application Support**:
   * Celer enables the development of scalable dApps, including decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, and NFTs.
4. **State Channel Technology**:
   * Uses state channels to process transactions off-chain, reducing load on the main blockchain and increasing efficiency.
5. **Secure and Decentralized**:
   * Employs cryptographic mechanisms and decentralized validators to ensure security and trustlessness.
6. **CELR Token**:
   * The native token **CELR** is used for staking, governance, and paying transaction fees in the ecosystem.
7. **Developer-Friendly**:
   * Offers tools and SDKs for developers to integrate Layer 2 scaling and interoperability into their projects easily.
8. **Broad Blockchain Compatibility**:
   * Supports a wide range of blockchain networks, including Ethereum, BNB Chain, Avalanche, Polygon, and more.

The Celer Network is a critical component of the multi-chain future, providing infrastructure to improve blockchain scalability, interoperability, and user experience.

## How to Interact

1. Get your API Key from [Forbole's RPC](https://rpc.forbole.com/).

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1. Test the query as follow:

```bash
curl https://rpc-mainnet-celer-fullnode.forbole.com/abci_info \
  -X POST \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "apikey: {apiKey}" \
  -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"abci_info"}'
```

**Response Example**

```json
{
    "jsonrpc": "2.0",
    "id": -1,
    "result": {
        "response": {
            "data": "sgn",
            "version": "1.19.6",
            "last_block_height": "16947367",
            "last_block_app_hash": "7vmrbczfF3ma7dr6Db3zZt4baMXmvFGWFhhn+Kh42hM="
        }
    }
}
```


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