Celo has broadened its partnership with Ledger by incorporating an essential network upgrade into the hardware wallet provider’s offerings. This enhancement enables users across the globe to enjoy a more diversified selection of transaction fee payment methods beyond the traditional CELO token.
How Does Ledger’s Support Affect Users?
With the incorporation of Celo’s CIP-64, Ledger supports a broader spectrum of fee payments, reflecting a critical upgrade in transaction accessibility. This adjustment means users can now settle fees using various assets native to the Celo blockchain, significantly moving past the dependency on CELO tokens alone.
The feature, arising from Ledger Live’s update in December 2025, is a significant milestone. Previously, users could only transact with CELO and its stablecoins, but now, they have the advantage of using as many as 18 different tokens for gas fees.
What Tokens Are Now Usable on this Network?
These tokens span a wide variety, including Tether (USD₮), USDC, and Wrapped Ether (WETH), among other fiat-pegged stablecoins offered by Mento Labs. Users now enjoy extended transaction fee options in major world currencies, adding to the platform’s appeal.
CIP-64, first introduced in July 2023 during Celo’s Gingerbread hard fork, underpins this extended functionality. Initially designed to allow gas fee payments with approved ERC-20 tokens, this protocol has successfully transitioned many users towards stablecoins for network transactions.
Celo’s statistics indicate that a significant portion of transaction activities is undertaken with stablecoins pegged to the US dollar, demonstrating this feature’s popularity over the native CELO tokens.
“By allowing users to handle transaction fees with familiar currencies, Celo aims to lower barriers to entry and streamline the experience of using money across blockchain payments and decentralized finance applications.”
The initiative with Ledger aims to streamline the user experience even further, likely benefiting potential users curious about decentralized finance and blockchain payments facilitated by Celo.
The integration with Ledger underscores Celo’s leadership in the domain of tokenized gold. At present, it boasts a striking 90.8% of Tether Gold (XAUT) users among blockchain networks, highlighting Celo’s broad reach and influence.
- Ledger integration expands available transaction fee payment options to 18 tokens.
- Celo leads in tokenized gold adoption with 90.8% of the market share.
- Nearly half of Celo’s transactions are now conducted using USD-pegged stablecoins.
- Network expansion emphasizes real-world application and accessibility.
Celo, primarily focused on delivering mobile-accessible decentralized financial solutions, progressively extends its influence beyond digital finance. The strategic inclusion of diverse payment methods and leading tokenized gold adoption represent Celo’s bid to innovate within the mainstream financial landscape.
“Celo’s expanding ecosystem and diverse payment options underscore its strategy to position itself as a leading platform for accessible and practical financial instruments on the blockchain.”
