What are Celestia and TIA?
Celestia is a modular blockchain used by rollups and Layer 2 networks to publish transaction data and make it available for anyone to download. In simple terms, data availability is about whether blockchain data has been published so it can be inspected and verified.
TIA is the native asset of Celestia. Rollup developers use TIA to pay for blobspace, Celestia’s data publishing capacity. Developers may also use TIA as a gas token and currency when starting a new rollup.
How to buy Celestia in the US
In the Crypto.com App, you can buy Celestia with US dollars (USD). Trading is subject to account verification and eligibility.
- Create and verify your account in the Crypto.com App or online.
- Deposit funds.
- Tap ‘Buy’, search for Celestia, enter the dollar amount and review the confirmation before placing the order.
How much Celestia can you buy?
You don’t need to buy a whole TIA. Cryptocurrencies are divisible, and US users can purchase fractional amounts of Celestia for as little as US$1.
How can you pay for Celestia in the US?
For US users, USD is the primary fiat currency accepted on the platform. You can deposit USD into your Fiat Wallet by ACH or wire transfer to buy Celestia without paying foreign exchange fees.
Funding options for this buying flow include bank transfer, credit/debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or transferring crypto to your wallet. Other transaction fees and spread may apply.




