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Jan 1, 2022

Algorand is a decentralized network built to solve the blockchain trilemma of achieving speed, security, and decentralization simultaneously. Launched in June 2019 by computer scientist and MIT professor Silvio Micali, Algorand is a permissionless and open-source blockchain network upon which anyone can build.

Algorand uses a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, and distributes validator rewards to all holders of its native ALGO cryptocurrency. Through strong throughput capacity and equitable community incentivization, Algorand is capable of managing the high-throughput requirements of widespread global usage and a variety of use cases.

Algorand is currently capable of hosting decentralized application (dApp) development and providing scalability. Rising gas fees on Ethereum have led many dApp developers and decentralized finance (DeFi) traders to look for alternative blockchain solutions, with some turning to Algorand as an Ethereum-alternative for dApp development and DeFi applications.

Algorand has a unique two-tiered blockchain structure. The base layer supports smart contracts, asset creation, and atomic swaps between assets. All of these processes take place on Layer 1 of the Algorand blockchain, which helps ensure security and compatibility.

On this first layer of the Algorand network, platforms and users can create ASAs which represent new or existing tokens on the Algorand blockchain. This is similar to how ERC-20 tokens function on the Ethereum network. In regards to security, simple smart contracts on the Algorand platform execute as Layer-1 Algo Smart Contracts (ASC1s), which means they maintain the same level of security as the consensus protocol itself.

The second layer of Algorand is reserved for more complex smart contracts and dApp development. It’s this bifurcation of the network, between Layer 1 and Layer 2, that allows Algorand to process transactions so efficiently. With more complex smart contracts taking place off-chain, simple transactions can be processed more quickly on Layer 1 without being bogged down by larger, more complex smart contracts.

Link below will answer any questions about Algo but in the meantime consider how many developers are using Algo and its significant. That means big things for them in the future.


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