Securing Celo While Empowering the Ecosystem 
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Upright Validator Group, a new addition to the Celo network that combines our deep commitment to blockchain innovation with our mission to strengthen and expand the ecosystem.
Who We Are
At Upright, we’ve spent years nurturing blockchain innovation through programs like Celo Camp and MiniPay Launchpad. We’ve guided hundreds of developers and founders around the globe, helping them build decentralized financial applications that create real-world impact. To date, Celo Camp’s alumni have processed an estimated $2B+ on Celo and have secured $300M+ in funding from leading tech investors.
Our team has organized major blockchain events, hackathons, and accelerator programs, always with one goal in mind: fostering meaningful innovation in the Web3 space.
Now, we’re taking our commitment to the next level by launching our own validator group to help secure the Celo network.
Our Mission as Validators
As validators, we bring the same dedication to excellence that has defined our work in the ecosystem:
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Technical Excellence - Maintaining high-performance, reliable infrastructure to ensure network security and stability
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Ecosystem Support - Leveraging our experience to continue supporting builders and innovators on Celo
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Community First - Prioritizing the health and growth of the Celo ecosystem in all our decisions
Join Us in Securing Celo’s Future
Validator Group Address: 0xe620cf412C666dbea15C91c34a731e6b80fd333F
Delegating your votes is simple through the Celo Terminal or compatible wallets, and it plays a crucial role in maintaining network security while earning rewards.
Open-Sourcing Our Infrastructure
In the spirit of collaboration and ecosystem growth, we’re proud to announce that we’re open-sourcing the Ansible scripts we use to deploy and maintain our validator nodes.
You can find the GitHub Repository here: GitHub - upright-vc/celo-node
We are happy to assist anyone who is interested in launching their own node.
Looking Ahead
This validator group represents more than just infrastructure – it’s an extension of our commitment to the Celo ecosystem. As we’ve done through Celo Camp and our other initiatives, we’ll continue to support builders, foster innovation, and work towards a more inclusive financial system.
We invite you to join us on this journey. Your delegation will help secure the network as well as support our ongoing efforts to nurture the next generation of blockchain innovators.
-The Upright Team