• Ticker: TIA
• Network: Celestia
• Category: Modular Blockchain, Data Availability
• Address: https://www.mintscan.io/celestia

About TIA

TIA is the native token of Celestia, the first modular blockchain network focused on consensus and data availability. Instead of processing transactions directly, Celestia provides a scalable foundation for developers to launch their own blockchains or rollups easily without needing to build a consensus layer or operate a validator set. TIA plays a key role in securing the network, as a means to pay for data publication and to enable governance across this modular ecosystem.

Key Points of Celestia and TIA

• Modular architecture: Celestia separates execution from consensus and data availability, allowing independent chains to scale in parallel.
  
  
• Data availability layer: Celestia provides a shared, verifiable data layer for rollups and app chains, enabling secure publication and decentralized verification.
  
  
• Native utility token : TIA powers staking, governance, and data publication throughout the ecosystem.
  
  

FAQ

1. What is TIA used for?

TIA is used for three main purposes:

• Staking: Validators and delegators stake TIA to secure the network and earn rewards.
  
  
• Paying for data publication: Developers pay in TIA to publish rollup or app chain data to Celestia’s availability layer.
  
  
• Governance: TIA holders can vote on proposals that affect network upgrades and parameters.
  
  

2. How does Celestia work?

Celestia is a modular blockchain that doesn’t execute smart contracts directly. Instead, it specializes in data availability, acting as a shared layer where rollups and other blockchains can publish their data. This architecture allows for:

• Faster scaling across chains.
  
  
• Simpler and more secure blockchain deployments.
  
  
• Reduced developer overhead and flexible execution environments.
  
  

Example:

Andrea is building a new DeFi app. Instead of launching it on an existing monolithic blockchain, she deploys it as a rollup on Celestia. She doesn’t need to worry about consensus or data storage, Celestia handles that. She pays in TIA to post her rollup’s transaction data, and her app scales independently without competing for block space.

3. How can I buy TIA on Bitso?

Buying TIA on Bitso is easy:

1. Log in to your Bitso account or create one.
   
   
2. Use the conversion feature to swap your favorite fiat currency—starting with USDC and, shortly after, also MXN, ARS, BRL, or COP—for TIA.
3. You can track price movements directly from the app.
   
   

Important: TIA is currently only available for conversions on Bitso. External deposits and withdrawals are currently not supported. You can still send and receive TIA within Bitso using Bitso Transfer.

Disclaimer

TIA is the native token of Celestia, a modular blockchain protocol designed for data availability and scalability. Instead of executing transactions, Celestia provides a shared layer where developers can post data for their own rollups or app chains. While the protocol introduces innovations like modular architecture and off-chain execution models, the value of TIA remains speculative and depends on ecosystem adoption and market dynamics.

The digital asset market is inherently volatile, and prices can fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Bitso encourages all users to conduct their own research (DYOR) before buying, selling, or using any digital asset.