Celestia (TIA) is a modular blockchain platform and its native token has the objective of revolutionizing the development and scaling of blockchains. Unlike traditional monolithic blockchains, Celestia blockchain separates consensus and data availability from execution so that it is easier for developers to create their own custom blockchains. Its key innovation lies in its data availability layer, which is what makes all transaction data available and verifiable to all, enhancing scalability and security on the network.

The TIA token has a significant function—it is used to buy "blobspace" (data availability and storage), pay for gas fees on rollups, and take part in the decentralized network governance.TIA token holders can also stake their tokens using the Proof of Stake (PoS) mechanism in an effort to help secure the network and be rewarded in the process. As of early 2025, approximately 170 million TIA are in circulation out of a total supply of 1 billion with deflationary mechanisms like token burns.Celestia is compatible, with support on platforms like Polygon, and supports thousands of developers deploying scalable blockchain applications. The users can store their tokens in a Celestia wallet, monitor TIA Celestia price, and be included in incentives such as the Celestia airdrop This architecture places Celestia as a foundation for next-generation blockchain infrastructure.