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Algorand is the first open, permissionless, pure proof-of-stake (POS) blockchain, with immediate transaction finality, without forking. Algorand was created by cryptography pioneer, Turing award winner and MIT professor, Silvio Micali. The Algorand blockchain token is called "ALGO".

Algorand (ALGO) Ecosystem Sees User Growth Amid DeFi Decline in October 2025
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Algorand (ALGO) Ecosystem Sees User Growth Amid DeFi Decline in October 2025

Algorand (ALGO)'s October 2025 report highlights growth in user engagement and developer activity despite a decline in DeFi metrics, reflecting broader market trends.

Algorand (ALGO)'s Liquid Auth: Revolutionizing Passwordless Web3 Authentication
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Algorand (ALGO)'s Liquid Auth: Revolutionizing Passwordless Web3 Authentication

Algorand (ALGO) introduces Liquid Auth, a decentralized, passwordless authentication protocol for Web3, enhancing user-owned identity and interoperability between Web2 and Web3 platforms.

Algorand (ALGO) Python 5.0: Bridging AI and Blockchain Development
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Algorand (ALGO) Python 5.0: Bridging AI and Blockchain Development

Algorand (ALGO) Python 5.0 introduces a seamless environment for integrating AI with blockchain, enhancing Python's role in developing smart contracts and AI applications on Algorand.

Algorand (ALGO) TypeScript Revolutionizes Web3 Smart Contract Development
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Algorand (ALGO) TypeScript Revolutionizes Web3 Smart Contract Development

Algorand (ALGO) introduces TypeScript 1.0 for smart contracts, enhancing efficiency and safety in Web3 development with familiar tools and seamless integration.

Algorand (ALGO) Foundation Unveils Change the Game Hackathon Finalists
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Algorand (ALGO) Foundation Unveils Change the Game Hackathon Finalists

The Algorand (ALGO) Foundation has announced the winners of the Change the Game hackathon, showcasing innovative blockchain solutions.

What is AlgoSwap?
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What is AlgoSwap?

AlgoSwap emerges as a novel decentralized exchange protocol on the Algorand blockchain, designed for high-speed, low-cost, and environmentally friendly crypto trading.

Algorand (ALGO) Foundation CEO's Social Media Hacked
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Algorand (ALGO) Foundation CEO's Social Media Hacked

The Algorand Foundation CEO's social media account was hacked, raising significant cybersecurity concerns in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors.

Algorand (ALGO) Ventures Invests in Gora Network
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Algorand (ALGO) Ventures Invests in Gora Network

Algorand Ventures' investment in Gora Network marks a significant step in advancing blockchain oracle technology. Gora Network, emerging from an Algorand hackathon, aims to enhance blockchain applications with secure, real-world data, expanding its business, infrastructure, product suite, and developer ecosystem.

Hedera (HBAR) and Algorand (ALGO) Form DeRec Alliance for Decentralized Recovery
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Hedera (HBAR) and Algorand (ALGO) Form DeRec Alliance for Decentralized Recovery

Hedera and Algorand ecosystems have united to form the DeRec Alliance, introducing a new standard for simplified and secure digital asset recovery, aiming to revolutionize the Web3 experience.

FIFA Club World Cup 2023 Partners with Modex for Exclusive NFT Collection Launch
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FIFA Club World Cup 2023 Partners with Modex for Exclusive NFT Collection Launch

FIFA Club World Cup 2023™ combines football and digital tech with FIFA+ Collect's exclusive NFT series, partnering with Modex to enhance fan engagement and memorabilia experience.

nChain CEO Departs Accusing Dr. Craig Wright of Fraud
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nChain CEO Departs Accusing Dr. Craig Wright of Fraud

Christen Ager-Hanssen resigns as nChain's Group CEO, alleging serious internal issues and a conspiracy to defraud shareholders. He accuses Dr. Craig Wright of deceiving courts about being Satoshi Nakamoto, leading to a significant reaction from the cryptocurrency community. Discussions also touch on Ager-Hanssen’s past involvement with Algorand and the implications of his revelations on the Bitcoin SV community.

Algorand Foundation Joins Forces with Borderless Capital, Arrington Capital, and DWF to Invest in Pera Algo Wallet
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Algorand Foundation Joins Forces with Borderless Capital, Arrington Capital, and DWF to Invest in Pera Algo Wallet

The Algorand Foundation has made a strategic investment in Pera Algo Wallet, a self-custodial cryptocurrencies wallet on the Algorand blockchain, to support various Algorand wallets, and will host a live event to discuss the partnership.

Algorand Initiates Voting for Expanded Governance and NFT Rewards Programs
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Algorand Initiates Voting for Expanded Governance and NFT Rewards Programs

The Algorand Foundation is voting on governance measures, including auto-renewal mechanisms and increased NFT rewards, amid a plummeting native token, $ALGO.

Algorand Wallets Hacked Again
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Algorand Wallets Hacked Again

Algodex warns of a security breach on March 5, while MyAlgo urges users to withdraw assets or rekey funds following a February hack.

MyAlgo warns users of ongoing wallet exploit
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MyAlgo warns users of ongoing wallet exploit

MyAlgo, a wallet provider for the Algorand network, has warned users to withdraw funds from wallets created with a seed phrase due to an ongoing exploit. The company is uncertain about the cause of recent wallet hacks and advises everyone to take precautionary measures. The exploit is suspected to have stolen over $9.2 million worth of funds, with around 25 accounts affected.