Gelato is a decentralised automation protocol designed to optimise smart contract operations across various blockchain networks. Originating from the growing need for seamless and automated DeFi (decentralised finance) processes, Gelato empowers developers to build applications that can automatically execute tasks in a reliable and efficient manner. By providing a network of automated executors, Gelato simplifies complex workflows and enhances the functionality of smart contracts, enabling conditional transactions, recurring payments, and dynamic trading executions without manual intervention. The platform’s governance token, GEL, plays a central role in securing the network, incentivising users, and participating in protocol upgrades, ensuring that Gelato remains self-sustaining and community-driven.