Celer

Introduction

The 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.

1. Test the query as follow:

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

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