Celestia (TIA) is a groundbreaking modular blockchain network developed by Mustafa Al-Bassam and Ismail Khoffi. It revolutionizes blockchain scalability and efficiency through its data availability sampling architecture. TIA, its native token, is integral to the network's operation, serving functions related to transaction fees, network security, and governance. The founders' combined expertise in blockchain scaling and engineering has been crucial to Celestia's innovative approach.