Privacy matters and it already exists on the Algorand blockchain.
You can already build privacy-preserving applications using ZKPs with AlgoPlonk.
And you can enable private transactions on-chain using HermesVault.
Check them both out below 👇
Avalanche’s tech is improving drastically.
On average, it cost 43x less to use Avalanche in 2025 than the year before.
It’s only getting better from here🔺
Fact: Among all chains where $USDC is issued, Algorand is the most advanced in post-quantum readiness.
$ALGO has already executed the first post-quantum transaction on mainnet using NIST-selected Falcon signatures.
@USDC 🤝 $ALGO
(cc @circle@jerallaire)
So much respect for ALL builders and projects building on $ALGO!
Algorand is a marvel in so many ways, elegant, ultra performant, and incredibly accessible, with an ecosystem far larger than many people realize.
2026 will be the year of $ALGO! 🔥
Algorand is now live on @brale_xyz, a regulated platform that lets businesses launch and manage fiat-backed stablecoins across multiple blockchains.
Brale’s integration brings compliant, real-world stablecoin issuance to the Algorand network.
Coming soon to Algorand in 2026:
• US move (further details next week)
• New Board Announcement
• Sustainability Paper
• AlgoKit 4.0
• Rocca Wallet
We’ve delivered a lot from our 2025+ roadmap already, and have lots yet to come.
Stay tuned ⏳
We’re partnering with @AlmanaxAI to support Algorand Accelerator teams with continuous security and vulnerability management.
This helps projects strengthen security early, reduce risk, and build with greater confidence as they scale on Algorand.
Algo is functionally becoming a U.S.-based organization, and the shift is officially confirmed. Algo decision to relocate from Singapore to the U.S. wasn’t random it reflects a strategic shift toward market access, institutional adoption, and engage directly with U.S. regulators
"Alex, why are you bullish on Algorand?"
🟢 @AlgoFoundation is moving HQ to the US in 2026, giving Algorand a stronger strategic position as a leading American blockchain.
🟢 $ALGO is the first major L1 that has executed a post-quantum transaction on its mainnet, while most blockchains are light-years behind.
🟢 Algorand still offers one of the best and most frictionless UX you can find on any public blockchain/DLT on the market.
🟢 In 2026, any company/individual will be able to open virtual USD/EUR accounts, accept traditional bank payments, and settle everything on-chain on $ALGO in a fully compliant way, which is MASSIVE news for institutional adoption on Algorand.
🟢 @_JennieLevin, the new CLOO at @AlgoFoundation based in Washington DC, is now working hard to keep Algorand at the center of regulatory discussions and closer to any favorable developments.
🟢 Independent researchers demonstrated that $ALGO is one of the most energy-efficient blockchains under heavy load.
🟢 Algorand has never been this decentralized, whether you look at the number of validator nodes (1700+), the geographic distribution of nodes (82 countries), or the stake distribution (AF's stake is down from 60% to only ~20%, with all the rest being community stake).
🟢 Relay nodes are becoming completely optional thanks to the deployment of the P2P gossip network.
🟢 No AWS dependence (< 8% of all nodes).
🟢 Top-2 chain in tokenized stocks, behind Ethereum.
🟢 $ALGO is one of the only L1s partnered with Google's AP2 for agentic commerce, and the Head of Web3 at @googlecloud publicly described Algorand's PoC demo (provided by @AlgoFoundation to industry leaders) as "great".
🟢 The Coinbase x402 integration is built.
🟢 2025 was a record year in terms of DEX volume on Algorand.
🟢 Massive blockchain-based products are being delivered by $ALGO, such as the Aid Trust Portal for tracing humanitarian aid payments (supported by NGOs including @UN and praised by both @Mastercard and @Visa), the Global Chess Passport for DiDs, a game changer for 600M+ players, Liquid Auth (a decentralized alternative to @WalletConnect), etc.
🟢 There have never been as many on-chain @USDC transactions on Algorand as in 2025 (cc @circle).
🟢 Many ASAs in the ecosystem are performing extremely well (@alphaarcade, @FolksFinance, etc.)
🟢 Big companies like Lavazza have never used Algorand as much as they did in 2025.
🟢 VersaBank is currently testing tokenized deposits on $ALGO, could be the biggest blockchain-based use case.
🟢 Never any downtime or block production halts, while processing 3.3B+ transactions since launch, including over 800M in the past year alone.
🟢 No forks. It's mathematically improbable.
🟢 Still probably one of the most accessible blockchains for individual participation in consensus, as running a validator node requires only a standard computer and a minimum stake of 0.1 $ALGO.
🟢 Native key features directly on L1 (atomic swaps, rekeyable accounts, etc.) that you can't find elsewhere.
🟢 The roadmap from @AlgoFoundation is perfectly on track and delivered quickly.
🟢 The economic sustainability of Algorand is a major focus, and important discussions will take place soon to secure the chain's future, this is highly positive.
🟢 The decentralized xGov platform is now live, allowing builders to obtain funding to build on $ALGO.
🟢 Likely the best $USDC off-ramp you can find in crypto with @PeraAlgoWallet Card (instant settlement on Algorand, usable everywhere Mastercard is accepted), now available in 12 countries so far.
🟢 Top-tier new @AlgoFoundation CTO with @nbougalis, who basically built $XRPL.
🟢 It's now easier and easier for devs to build on Algorand (native Python + TypeScript for writing smart contracts), huge work from @algodevs.
🟢 Still one of the leading chains in RWAs, with top protocols across many sectors (fractional real estate like with @lofty_ai, @reity, @vestaequityvpm...), music catalogs, agricultural commodities, etc... and even renewable-energy parcels from @EnelGroup, one of the biggest electricity producers in the world, making access to green energy available without needing to install any physical equipment at home.
🟢 Perps are finally coming to Algorand thanks to @ULTRADE_org, bringing all the capabilities of top perp DEXs like Hyperliquid.
🟢 Algorand is finally becoming less isolated from other chains, with more interoperability coming through @wormhole NTT first, and soon @Allbridge_io for a cross-chain stablecoin bridge.
🟢 Always more real-world use cases with real impact, like @wtrtoken (water-credit issuance gaining adoption worldwide) or @HesabPay_ expanding to other countries while remaining the #1 digital payment app in Afghanistan, used daily by thousands of people who pay without even knowing they're interacting with a blockchain (btw, 1/3 of ALL electricity bills in Afghanistan are paid on Algorand).
🟢 The number of open-source developers on $ALGO hit an ATH.
🟢 I've never seen so many startups launching recently to build on Algorand (cc @ganainmtech).
🟢 Massive recent strategic educational events (hackathons, workshops, etc.) with top partners like @easya_app and @riseinweb3.
🟢 Algorand fits absolutely ANY major crypto narrative for the coming months/years (agentic commerce, RWAs, post quantum resistance, US blockchain, etc...)
Etc, etc.
I could keep this list going for a long time!
Ⱥcellerate.
In today's Ecosystem Spotlight, we sat down with @_uhudo, Co-Founder and CEO of @ValarStaking.
Valar is a peer-to-peer staking platform that enables users to run their own participation nodes, thereby supporting network security and decentralization on Algorand.
HesabPay is a fantastic entry point for $ALGO adoption and could be a MASSIVE catalyst over the coming years!
Every week, tens of thousands of *real* people already transact on Algorand without even knowing it! 🫡
$HAFN, the largest AFN stablecoin issued by @HesabPay_ (exclusively on Algorand), now represents a $122M+ market cap and over 78,000 on-chain holders!
Over the past year alone, nearly $1B worth of $HAFN has been transacted on Algorand! 🤯
Today, this is happening in Afghanistan, where HesabPay is the country's #1 digital payments app, notably handling over 30% of all electricity bill payments via Algorand! 🔥
But let's imagine tomorrow, when @HesabPay_ is available in many other countries as well (they're already expanding into Syria).
More real-world adoption = more users = more on-chain activity = more revenue for the chain
The snowball effect of this kind of use case could be absolutely massive in the coming years. Glad it's on $ALGO!
To the Leadership at @jpmorgan & people at @JPMorganAM & Kinexys:
The launch of the My OnChain Net Yield Fund (MONY) is a milestone for institutional finance. It validates what we have known for years: the future of capital markets is on-chain. However, while your vision is forward-thinking, your infrastructure choice—Ethereum—anchors this future to the limitations of the past.
For a product designed to deliver "Net Yield" and institutional liquidity, the underlying rail must offer settlement certainty, cost predictability, and next-generation security. I personally feel - Ethereum, despite its liquidity depth, struggles with these fundamentals.
There is a superior alternative that aligns perfectly with the operational mandates of a global financial giant. That alternative is @Algorand.
Here is the technical and business case for why MONY belongs on Algorand:
1. True Settlement Finality vs. Probabilistic Assurance
Institutional trades require certainty. Ethereum relies on probabilistic finality, where the risk of chain re-orgs exists for minutes.
The Algorand Advantage: Algorand provides Instant Finality. Blocks are confirmed in <4 seconds with mathematical certainty. There is zero risk of forking. When a trade is executed on Algorand, it is settled. Immediately. This allows for higher capital efficiency and reduced counterparty risk.
2. Native ISO 20022 Compliance
As the banking world migrates to ISO 20022 (e.g., @swiftcommunity), your blockchain rails must speak the same language.
The Algorand Advantage: Algorand is built to be ISO 20022 compliant. It supports rich data in transaction fields, ensuring seamless interoperability between your on-chain assets and legacy banking systems. Ethereum requires complex Layer-2 or oracle workarounds to achieve similar data fidelity.
3. Quantum Security for Long-Term Custody
You are tokenizing assets that may be held for decades. We are rapidly approaching the "Y2Q" moment where quantum computers could break current encryption standards (like ECDSA used by Ethereum).
The Algorand Advantage: Algorand is the leader in Quantum Resistance. With State Proofs and the recent integration of Falcon keys, Algorand protects history and assets against quantum attacks today. Building on Ethereum now means facing a massive, risky migration crisis later.
4. Operational Predictability & Cost
Yield erosion matters. On Ethereum, network congestion can spike gas fees unpredictably, eating into the "Net Yield" promised to your investors.
The Algorand Advantage: Fees on Algorand are fixed at ~0.001 ALGO (fractions of a cent) regardless of network demand. This ensures that the yield you generate goes to your clients, not to network validators.
5. Layer-1 Security (ASAs vs. Smart Contracts)
Most exploits in DeFi occur due to vulnerabilities in complex smart contracts.
The Algorand Advantage: Algorand Standard Assets (ASAs) are built into Layer 1. Tokenizing MONY on Algorand wouldn't require a custom, audit-heavy smart contract; it uses a standardized, battle-tested primitive secure by the protocol itself.
The Strategic Pivot J.P. Morgan has always led by leveraging the best technology, not just the most popular. Ethereum is the dial-up internet of blockchain—revolutionary for its time, but insufficient for high-frequency global finance. Algorand is the fiber optic cable.
We invite JP Morgan & Kinexys to test the difference. Future-proof your assets. maximize your client's yield. Choose Algorand.
Sincerely,
Ranter
Imagine it.
> You start your day by grabbing coffee, paying with stablecoins on @TheAvaxCard.
> Enjoying your coffee, you hop online and grab a ticket for the next New York Red Bulls match at Sports Illustrated Stadium, the ticket issued by @si_tickets_.
> On your way back home, you stop into a local shop whose loyalty program is running on @uptop_xyz and automatically earn tokenized rewards just for making a purchase.
> Later, you finalize a quick contract on @hashfirexyz for your small business. The payment comes in as stablecoins and settles instantly on Avalanche.
> That evening, you unwind by firing up @playoffthegrid on your PlayStation 5, where every item you earn is a digital asset you truly own.
And while your day flows through coffee, tickets, loyalty rewards, smart contracts, and gaming, there’s an entire other world of Avalanche adoption unfolding behind the scenes.
You, the user, don’t have to think about it. No worry which chain you’re on. You just tap, sign, scan, or play.
Avalanche is for real life🔺
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