# Celo

Celo is a cryptographic protocol derived from Ethereum with EVM compatibility. It employs a Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT) Proof-of-Stake consensus, differing from Ethereum in terms of block and transaction format as well as gas payment mechanisms.

## What makes Celo unique?

Celo blockchain protocol is based on Ethereum, which is making it compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). It distinguishes itself from Ethereum through its utilization of a Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT) Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism. Some of the key differences between Celo and Ethereum protocols are the block and transaction formats, as well as gas payment mechanisms.

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