Celo Germany: Berlin Builders Workshop @ 42 Berlin - on-site and streamed
Build Real-World Applications on Mobile-First Blockchain
📅 Wednesday, November 13, 2025
⏰ 14:00 – 18:00 CET
📍 On-site: 42 Berlin (Auditorium, 0G) - 42 Harzer Straße, Berlin, Germany, 12059
📍 Online: Join via Google Meet → https://meet.google.com/sdb-wncx-nqt
🎟️ Free · Registration required
👥 50 spots available
Organized by 42 Berlin Blockchain, Celo EU 🇪🇺, and Celo Germany
🌍 What Is Celo?
Celo is a modern blockchain built to make crypto useful for everyday people, not just developers or investors. Think of it as a faster, cheaper, and greener version of Ethereum — with a focus on real-world impact.
With Celo, anyone with a smartphone can send money, build apps, or use digital currencies — all without needing to worry about complicated crypto stuff like paying gas fees in ETH.
⚙️ How It Works
Celo runs on the Ethereum Layer 2 network, which means it is built on top of Ethereum’s secure foundation but optimized to be faster, cheaper, and more scalable.
It uses advanced technologies such as:
OP Stack — the same technology used by leading Ethereum scaling networks like Optimism.
EigenDA v2 — keeps transaction data secure and available.
Succinct SP1 zkEVM — uses zero-knowledge proofs for faster and more efficient verification.
Celo is powerful, fast, and built to handle real-world applications.
💡 What Makes Celo Special
Celo stands out because it is designed to be accessible to everyone, from farmers in Kenya to developers in San Francisco.
Pay Gas Fees with Stablecoins — you can use USDT, USDC, or Celo Dollar (cUSD) to pay for transactions, no ETH needed.
Super Fast — transactions confirm in about 1 second.
Ultra Cheap — fees cost less than a cent.
AI-Friendly — Celo supports AI tools and integrations that make apps smarter.
Fully Ethereum-Compatible — any Ethereum app can easily run on Celo.
💡 About This Workshop
Spend an afternoon building at the intersection of AI and blockchain on Celo. Explore how artificial intelligence can enhance decentralized applications.
This hands-on workshop is your chance to explore Celo's developer tools, SDKs, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) while connecting with Europe’s growing Celo community. Whether you are deploying your first smart contract or integrating blockchain into an existing project, you’ll leave with practical skills and new connections.
No Celo experience is needed — just bring curiosity and a laptop.
🧱 What You’ll Do
Learn about Celo's ecosystem, mission, and European initiatives.
Follow a live technical walkthrough using Celo MCP and SDK tools.
Deploy smart contracts or build a small dApp with hands-on mentor support.
Present your work in informal demos and get feedback from the community.
Discover how to stay involved with Celo Germany and upcoming events.
🧭 Perfect For
Web3 and Web2 developers exploring blockchain development.
AI engineers and ML developers interested in blockchain applications.
Technical students and university clubs looking for hands-on blockchain experience.
Builders and startup teams considering blockchain integration.
Anyone curious about regenerative digital economy and accessible Web3.
📋 Schedule
14:00 – 14:30 — Welcome & Introduction to Celo: ecosystem overview, mission, and European initiatives
14:30 – 15:30 — Developer Workshop: Building on Celo, live walkthrough with MCP and SDK tools
15:30 – 17:00 — Hands-On Building Session: deploy smart contracts or build a dApp with mentor guidance
17:00 – 17:45 — Open Discussion & Project Sharing: informal demos, idea exchange, and community feedback
17:45 – 18:00 — Closing Remarks & Next Steps: how to stay connected with Celo Germany
🎒 Come Prepared
Bring your laptop fully charged.
Have your development environment ready. Node.js v20 or higher and Git v2.38 or higher are recommended.
Optional pre-workshop reading:
Come ready to experiment and collaborate.
Basic familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript is helpful.
🔗 Save Your Spot
Limited to 50 participants — register early to secure your place!