The Celo Foundation Promotes Elizabeth Peng to Chief Operating Officer

Elizabeth Peng has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at the Celo Foundation, where she will lead the execution of Vision 2030—a strategic roadmap aimed at driving mass adoption, scaling socially impactful use cases, and expanding the global on-chain economy. Her elevation reflects her pivotal role in guiding Celo’s public narrative during its transition to an Ethereum Layer 2, with a strong emphasis on real-world utility, stable assets, and inclusive financial infrastructure.

Key Ideas

Vision 2030 implies challenges like bringing new users on-chain, scaling positive impact applications and growing the decentralized economy.
Peng’s leadership will reinforce Celo’s commitment to real-world adoption and its positioning as a mission-driven Ethereum Layer 2.

Why It Matters?

Startups will be able to design products that onboard new users into Web3, especially in areas like remittances, microfinance, and regenerative finance. Leveraging Celo’s emphasis on social good and stable digital assets can help differentiate offerings in a crowded market.