Celo recorded more than 459,000 active addresses in a single day, placing the network ahead of Ethereum mainnet and every other layer-2 network in daily active-address activity, according to data cited from Growthepie.

The figure underscores an unusually high level of on-chain participation for Celo and extends the network's recent growth as it continues to operate as an Ethereum-compatible blockchain. Originally developed as a standalone network centered on mobile payments and stablecoins, Celo has since repositioned itself within the Ethereum ecosystem, a move that now places its usage metrics in direct comparison with Ethereum mainnet and the layer-2 networks built on top of it. Active addresses are widely used as a measure of network activity, though the metric does not necessarily represent unique individuals, since a single user can control multiple addresses.

According to the cited data, Celo's more than 459,000 active addresses over the reported 24-hour period exceeded the daily active-address figures of Ethereum mainnet and of every other layer-2 network tracked in the comparison.

Celo Activity Reaches New Level

The reported figure represents the number of addresses that were active on the network during the measured period. An active address generally refers to an address involved in at least one transaction, either as a sender or as a recipient, depending on the methodology used by the data provider.

Celo's performance is notable because layer-2 networks have expanded significantly across the Ethereum ecosystem, with several platforms processing large numbers of transactions and attracting users through lower fees and specialized applications. The comparison with Ethereum mainnet also provides a measure of the scale of activity recorded on Celo during the period. Ethereum remains a major settlement and application network, while its layer-2 ecosystem has developed to handle transactions and applications with different cost and performance characteristics.

However, active-address data should not be interpreted as a direct count of users. Addresses can be generated and controlled by individuals, businesses, applications, exchanges, and automated systems. A high address count therefore indicates substantial on-chain activity, but it does not independently establish the number of people using a network.

Celo highlighted the milestone in a post on X, citing Growthepie's figures:

Real-world activity on Celo continues to take the lead

Yesterday, 459K+ addresses were active on Celo, more than any other L2 & the Ethereum mainnet itself (source: @growthepie_eth ) pic.twitter.com/PqlEZBLfC6

— Celo (@Celo) September 28, 2026

Layer-2 Competition Intensifies

The reported Celo figure comes as competition among Ethereum scaling networks continues to center on transaction activity, application growth, and user adoption. Layer-2 networks generally seek to process transactions more efficiently while using Ethereum as part of their broader security or settlement infrastructure.

Celo's activity therefore provides an indication of the network's ability to attract on-chain transactions relative to other networks. The more than 459,000 active addresses reported place Celo at the top of the cited daily comparison, underscoring the scale of activity recorded on the network during that period.

The measurement also demonstrates how quickly network rankings can change when activity is evaluated over a single day. Daily active addresses can be affected by decentralized applications, token distributions, trading activity, automated transactions, and other short-term events.

For developers and businesses, sustained activity may be more significant than a single-day spike. Consistent user engagement can contribute to greater transaction liquidity and potentially create a larger environment for applications, decentralized finance services, and other blockchain-based products.

Data Provides Snapshot of Network Usage

The Growthepie data cited in the report offers a snapshot of blockchain activity rather than a complete assessment of network adoption. Growthepie is an analytics platform that publishes public dash tracking activity across the Ethereum ecosystem, making its figures a reference point for how Ethereum mainnet and the networks around it are performing on a given day. Other indicators, including transaction volume, fees, application usage, retained users, and activity over longer periods, can provide additional context when evaluating network growth.

Celo's reported performance nevertheless marks a notable point in its activity metrics. If elevated address activity continues over subsequent periods, it could provide a stronger indication of sustained network usage rather than a temporary increase.

The latest data gives Celo a notable position in the daily active-address comparison, although longer-term activity and user retention will be important in determining whether the increase represents sustained growth. More than 459,000 active addresses were recorded on Celo during the referenced day, exceeding the figures reported for Ethereum mainnet and other layer-2 networks in the same comparison, and the data highlights the growing importance of activity metrics as blockchain networks compete for developers, applications, and users.

Source: CoinTrust