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 - **Token Duality**: CELO token is both the native currency of the Celo blockchain as well as an ERC20 compatible token. This means CELO tokens can be moved both by doing a native transfer as well as ERC20 transfers and will show up in both in the native account balance and the ERC20 balance, no matter how they were transferred. In contrast to ETH/WETH, no token wrapping or unwrapping is necessary.
 - **Mobile-Focused Approach**: Celo is optimized for mobile devices, making blockchain accessible to billions of smartphone users worldwide.
 
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 #### Optimized for Global Reach:
 
-- **Scalability**: Celo's focus on real-world use cases has already helped scale applications to over 250,000 daily active users (DAUs), proving its capability to support large-scale deployment.
-- **Community Engagement**: Celo boasts an active global community of users and builders. With over 4 years of experience in bringing blockchain to real-world users, Celo offers a supportive environment for developers to test, launch, and scale their applications. Community members are engaged and eager to provide feedback, helping builders refine their products for broad, practical use. If you are interested in contributing, make sure to [reach out](/what-is-celo/joining-celo).
+- **Global Distribution**: Build apps that scale to millions of global mobile wallet users via [MiniPay](https://www.minipay.to/).
+- **Gloabl Community**: Connect with our extensive network of Celo Regional Hubs to bring your app to real-world users.
 
 ## Get Started with Celo
 
 Whether you're an experienced developer or just starting out, Celo provides the essential tools and resources to turn your ideas into reality.
 
 <ColoredText>[Start building on Celo](/build)</ColoredText> today and contribute to a growing ecosystem that supports a regenerative digital economy, fostering prosperity for all.
 
-Connect with us on <ColoredText>[Discord](https://discord.com/invite/celo)</ColoredText> or on <ColoredText>[X](https://x.com/celo)</ColoredText>, and be sure to explore our <ColoredText>[ecosystem resources](/what-is-celo/joining-celo)</ColoredText>.
+Connect with us on <ColoredText>[Discord](https://discord.com/invite/celo)</ColoredText> or on <ColoredText>[X](https://x.com/celo)</ColoredText>.
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+## Helpful Links
+
+### Cross-Chain Bridges
+
+Move assets between Celo and other blockchain networks like Ethereum, Polygon, and Solana using bridges:
+
+- [View all available bridges](./bridges.md)
+- Popular options include [Squid Router](https://v2.app.squidrouter.com/), and [SmolRefuel](https://smolrefuel.com/?outboundChain=42220) (gas-free)
+
+### Decentralized Exchanges
+
+Swap and trade assets within the Celo ecosystem:
+
+- [Explore Celo exchanges](./exchanges.md)
+- Popular choices include [Uniswap](https://app.uniswap.org/), [Ubeswap](https://app.ubeswap.org/#/swap), and [Mento](https://app.mento.org/) for stablecoin swaps
+
+### Asset Management
+
+- [Exchanges(https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/celo/markets/)] - Acquire Celo assets on major exchanges
+- [Self-Custody CELO](./manage/self-custody.md) - Securely manage your own keys
+- [ReleaseGold](./manage/release-gold.md) - Understand time-locked CELO distributions
+- [Exchange Assets](./manage/exchange.md) - Trade between Celo assets
+- [Asset Management](./manage/asset.md) - Advanced asset operations
+
+## Participating in the Network
+
+As a Celo token holder, you can actively participate in the network's governance:
+
+- [Voting on Governance](/what-is-celo/using-celo/protocol/governance/voting-in-governance) - Participate in Celo governance decisions
+- [Governance Parameters](/what-is-celo/using-celo/protocol/governance/governable-parameters) - Reference all governable parameters
+
+## Getting Support
+
+For questions, comments, and discussions, connect with the Celo community:
+
+- [Celo Forum](https://forum.celo.org/)
+- [Discord](https://chat.celo.org/)
+
+:::tip
+New to Celo? Start with the [Celo Overview](/what-is-celo/) for a complete introduction to the platform.
+:::
+