generated: '2026-07-18'
method: searched
source: https://docs.celo.org + https://status.celo.org
versioning:
  scheme: network-upgrade
  model: >-
    Celo is an Ethereum L2; protocol evolution ships as coordinated network
    hardforks/upgrades governed through Celo Improvement Proposals (CIPs) and
    on-chain governance. Client, ContractKit/CeloCLI, and smart-contract release
    processes are documented per component.
  current: Celo L2 (Mainnet chain 42220)
  docs: https://docs.celo.org/contribute-to-celo/release-process
deprecation:
  policy_url: https://docs.celo.org/contribute-to-celo/release-process
  notes: >-
    The Alfajores developer testnet is being deprecated (planned September 2025)
    and replaced by the Celo Sepolia testnet (chain 11142220). Legacy
    Attestation Service and older SDK components have documented release/EOL
    processes.
  sunset_header: false
status_page: https://status.celo.org
governance:
  proposals: https://docs.celo.org/contribute-to-celo/contributors/cip-contributors
  cip_repo: https://github.com/celo-org/celo-proposals
deprecated_networks:
- name: Alfajores
  replaced_by: Celo Sepolia (chain 11142220)