Algorand is a blockchain platform that provides infrastructure and tools for creating decentralized applications and financial products. Algorand focuses on delivering a blockchain solution that aims to be efficient, impactful, and opportunistic.

Algorand

Algorand is the blockchain that scales with your ambition.

The Algorand Foundation supports Algorand’s rapidly growing ecosystem by providing a best-in-class developer environment, supporting key infrastructure and setting technical standards, offering comprehensive support to builders and entrepreneurs, and providing the framework for decentralized governance. 

Founded by Turing Award-winning cryptographer Silvio Micali in 2019, Algorand has grown into a vibrant ecosystem of developers, entrepreneurs, and enterprise partners that benefit from institutional-grade certainty and resilience. Its fees, instant finality, and a minimal carbon footprint appeal to the protocol's millions of retail users, and developers of all kinds appreciate the ability to use common programming languages like Python. 

Builders on Algorand are creating protocols and companies that solve important problems at a global scale: instant payments in war and disaster zones, self-sovereign identity for the disenfranchised, supply-chain traceability for global commerce, permissionless protocols addressing financial inclusion, and the creation of entirely new markets through tokenization, to name a few.   


Algorand enables blockchain solutions at scale, with:
🔹Instant finality
🔹Near-zero transaction costs
🔹Quantum security
🔹Consistently high transactions per second, and
🔹Minimal energy requirements

It’s everything a developer needs, all in one elegantly engineered Layer-1 solution.

Discover Algorand, today: algorand.co

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When blockchains meet the real world, only Algorand delivers!

When blockchain meets the real world, only Algorand delivers 🍦

Don’t miss the Bali Builders Meetup during Coinfest Asia! 🇮🇩

Join us to connect with blockchain enthusiasts, dive into Python on Algorand, and discover how to build your blockchain company. 

Save your spot ⤵️
https://lu.ma/5xo6a2zl

🎙 Episode #8 of the #Web3WisdomPodcast is now live!

In this episode, Marc Vanlerberghe, CMO of Algorand Technologies, dives deep into the world of Web3, sharing his journey from traditional marketing to pioneering blockchain technology.

Marc elaborates on the importance of high-quality data and innovative technology in Web3, providing insights into how Algorand's network enhances data quality and reliability. He also shares the vision behind Algorand's initiatives designed to offer sustainable and scalable blockchain solutions.

Moreover, Marc addresses the recent developments in the blockchain space, shedding light on its impact and future prospects. As an industry leader, he shares his experiences and strategies for navigating the dynamic landscape of Web3.

Don't miss this engaging conversation packed with insights and forward-thinking perspectives. Tune in to the full episode now and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of Web3.

Watch Full Video: https://lnkd.in/ek8igTcQ

The Q2 2024 Algorand Foundation Transparency Report is here 🗞️

In Q2, stablecoin value (USD) was up 15%, MAUs increased by over 11% and Algorand RWAs reported on DeFi Llama increased by 55%.

Read the full report:
https://lnkd.in/gBWxn_r2

We are excited that John Woods, CTO at Algorand Foundation, joined Christian Heilmann 👀 Heilmann, VP of Developer Relations at WeAreDevelopers on the Main Stage at the WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2024 🚀

They led an interesting discussion on:
🌐 Why You Should Care About the Decentralized Computing Movement 

Our three key takeaways were:
💡 Decentralized Computing: It's not new; it’s been around for 40+ years with advanced crypto features.
💡Major Adoption: Banks, tech giants, and trendy brands are embracing blockchain technology.
💡Developer Opportunity: Now is the ideal time for developers to get involved in blockchain.

For those who missed it, the session was recorded and can be rewatched: https://lnkd.in/eXkwQrTw

#WeAreDevs #WWC24

Take another look at the spectacular events we had in Berlin last week! 🇩🇪 WeAreDevs #WWC24 World Chess

Python workshop! On Day 1 of WeAreDevs, we hosted an insightful session with Evert Diaz, DevRel Advocate at Algorand Foundation:

"If you know Python, you know blockchain. Learn how to create a Python smart contract" 👩💻👨💻

Using pure, native Python with AlgoKit, you can easily build, test, and deploy on Algorand. To get started building today, check out https://lnkd.in/dYsUMBpm

"Why should you care about decentralized computing systems?" 
John Woods, CTO of Algorand Foundation, broke it down last week at WeAreDevelopers World Congress. #WWC24

An insightful conversation for those developers eager to understand the true value of blockchain and decentralized technologies.

Watch now 👇

https://lnkd.in/dWXFfqxh

Last week, we celebrated 5 years of Algorand x World Chess with a special event at the World Chess Club Berlin. This is how it went! 🙌♟️

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