Mento, a decentralized protocol that facilitates the creation and management of stable digital assets. It operates on the Celo blockchain, enabling seamless exchange and on/off-ramp solutions for stablecoins. The organization drives real-world applications of digital assets, using blockchain technology to facilitate multi-currency stable assets across various emerging markets.

Mento Labs' mission is to enable real-world adoption of digital assets by providing transparent and reliable technological primitives to partners around the world. The protocol represents a fundamental infrastructure layer for decentralized foreign exchange (FX), bringing traditional world currencies onchain through a trustless, transparent, and permissionless system.

Key Development Milestones

Early Years: Development as part of Celo ecosystem
Multi-Currency Launch: Expansion beyond cUSD to include cEUR, cREAL, and eXOF
2023: MiniPay integration announcement with Opera
September 2023: MiniPay app launch in Nigeria powered by Mento's cUSD
Q1 2025: Processed over $1.5 billion in decentralized stablecoin trading volume