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Fireblocks Integrates Celestia to Enhance Blockchain Capabilities in Cosmos Ecosystem

Fireblocks collaborates with Celestia to boost blockchain scalability and usability within the Cosmos ecosystem.


  • Jun 12, 2024 03:41
Fireblocks Integrates Celestia to Enhance Blockchain Capabilities in Cosmos Ecosystem

Fireblocks has partnered with Celestia, a modular blockchain within the Cosmos ecosystem, to enhance the integration and scalability of blockchain networks. The collaboration aims to simplify blockchain development, thereby making it more accessible and scalable, according to Fireblocks.

Celestia's Modular Approach

Celestia’s innovative modular approach focuses on separating consensus and data availability from execution layers. This design allows developers to build customizable blockchain applications, optimizing for specific use cases. By utilizing the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol, Celestia facilitates seamless integration among various blockchain networks within the Cosmos ecosystem. This enhances the network's capability to support a diverse range of decentralized applications (dApps).

This integration is pivotal for expanding the operational capabilities and reach of the Cosmos ecosystem. By teaming up with Fireblocks, Celestia is well-positioned to drive forward blockchain technology, promoting inclusivity and innovation.

What Fireblocks Users Can Do with Celestia

Fireblocks users have several functionalities at their disposal when interacting with Celestia:

  • Custody TIA, Celestia’s native token, in their Fireblocks Vault.
  • Securely transfer TIA on the Fireblocks Network.
  • Connect to dApps on Celestia via WalletConnect.
  • Stake TIA through staking partners like Figment and Kiln.

Celestia: At a Glance

Following its mainnet launch, Celestia quickly gained traction in the blockchain space:

  • Achieved a market capitalization of over $370 million overnight.
  • The TIA token saw a significant surge, with staking rewards between 15% to 17% attracting considerable community interest.
  • The platform’s all-time high token price reached $20.91.
  • Celestia provides data availability for 9 out of the roughly 57 Layer 2 chains live on Ethereum, collectively supporting a Total Value Locked (TVL) of $898 million.

This rapid growth underscores Celestia’s potential within the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape. The platform’s ability to provide data availability and scalability solutions has made it a crucial component of several Layer 2 Ethereum chains.

The partnership between Fireblocks and Celestia marks a significant step towards enhancing blockchain interoperability and usability. By leveraging Celestia’s modular architecture and Fireblocks’ secure infrastructure, developers and users can expect a more robust and versatile blockchain ecosystem.

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