Celo Dollar (CUSD): D-Score 39/100 — Centralized Leaning

BlockIndex D-Score: 39/100 (Centralized Leaning). Celo Dollar (CUSD) is a Layer 2 cryptocurrency using Smart Contract consensus. Celo Dollar (CUSD): Stablecoin empowering financial inclusion with mobile-first approach and proof-of-stake security.

Source: https://blockindex.ai/coin/cusd · Data by BlockIndex.AI · Updated 2026-06-19

D-Score breakdown (0-100, higher means more decentralized)
Component: Score: Overall D-Score: 39: Node distribution: 0: Initial distribution: 0: Governance: 25: Age and history: 9: Autonomy: 5: Key facts
- Layer: Layer 2
- Consensus: Smart Contract (N/A)
- Launch: Other (2020)
- Founder: Rene Reinsberg, Marek Olszewski, Sep Kamvar
- VC funded: No
- Max supply: 1,000,000,000,000,000
- Circulating: 35,554,166 (0.0%)

Market data (as of 2026-06-19)
- Price: $1
- Market cap: $35.55M
- 24h volume: $540,279.66
- 24h change: +0.03% · 7d change: -0.00%

About
Celo Dollar (CUSD) is a stablecoin on the Celo blockchain, designed for financial inclusion by targeting those without traditional banking access. It facilitates global digital payments and economic empowerment through decentralized applications and financial tools. Launched in June 2020 via a community governance proposal, CUSD provides stability in volatile markets, pegging its value to the US Dollar. It is notable for its mobile accessibility and environmental sustainability, operating on a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism. The Celo Foundation, based on transparency and open-source principles, governs its development. CUSD integrates with Ethereum's ecosystem as an ERC-20 compatible token, enhancing usability and accessibility in decentralized finance.

Links
- Website: https://celo.org/
- Whitepaper: N/A
- GitHub: https://github.com/celo-org

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