Algorand Foundation Re-poster

Join the livestream for Multichain Day, broadcasting directly from Denver 🗻. This event is presented by Algorand in collaboration with @wrappedxyz.

The month of January proved to be highly successful for the Algorand ecosystem. We witnessed positive momentum across the board, with noticeable gains in stablecoin transaction volume and the number of deployed smart contracts. Similarly, the figures for total wallets, general transactions, and monthly active accounts all climbed higher. In a standout achievement regarding decentralization, the network surpassed 2 billion staked ALGO, clearly outshining competing chains in this area.

Algorand has officially upgraded its governance framework. With xGov Registry v3.0.0 now live on mainnet, users can officially access unlocked proposal submissions. This release brings new capabilities such as boycott voting, committee staleness protection, and penalties for absenteeism, all designed to foster stronger incentives and greater accountability. Read more below.

Algorand now offers comprehensive support for x402. With the spec officially merged with @coinbase, we have established a fully operational environment where the Facilitator is live, Bazaar is running, and essential Tooling is ready for use.

This robust infrastructure allows developers to create solutions for micropayments, agentic commerce, M2M, and pay-per-API services. By leveraging these tools, your applications will benefit from atomic payment grouping, instant settlement, and exceptionally low fees.

You can get started below 👇

Here is a look at the latest developments within the Algorand ecosystem.

The landscape for developers has expanded significantly. Thanks to @algodevs, creators can now utilize @getvibekit to build applications on the network using their preferred AI coding agents. Simultaneously, the platform is advancing toward the future of Internet-native payments following the successful merger of the x402 proposal. Capabilities for builders have also been enhanced with wider interoperability provided by Wormhole NTT.

On the market side, @alphaarcade has climbed the ranks to become the 3rd largest prediction market when measured by transaction volume. Liquidity and access are also improving, as the @Allbridge_io bridge integration for Algorand USDC is now live, and @krakenfx has officially added support for USDC on the network. Additionally, decentralized trading has been upgraded with the launch of the new Split Router feature from @tinymanorg.

Strategic growth remains a priority. The Pera Fund is actively onboarding users from major chains, including BTC, SOL, ETH, and XRP, via the @PeraAlgoWallet. Structurally, the organization has unveiled a new Board of Directors and an Ecosystem Advisory Council, while preparing to implement a new and improved governance system. Finally, innovation in India is thriving, as demonstrated when 15 India-based startups pitched their projects to investors and VCs in collaboration with @Algo_Bharat.

Algorand, in partnership with @wrappedxyz, is proud to support the upcoming Multichain Day. Please join us on February 16th as part of the @EthereumDenver activities to enjoy a diverse program of workshops, presentations, and interactive discussions. The event will feature an impressive group of contributors, including @algodevs, @solayer_labs, @StellarOrg, @beefyfinance, @VOIDappsxyz, @wormhole, @ambire, @Aptos, @ChainPatrol, @Multichain and @Quicknode.

Join Algorand CSMO @marcvl as he connects with @Cryptonomist_en to explore the current position of the network and our future trajectory. During their discussion, Marc detailed the motivating factors behind our renewed activity in the U.S. He emphasized that the region offers deep liquidity, a high caliber of developer talent, and a dynamic spirit of entrepreneurship. We encourage you to read the full interview found below.

Our team will be present at @EthereumDenver to champion the Algorand ecosystem. We are making the shift from ETHDenver ➡️ ALGODenver. Stop by Booth 312D to discover how we are preparing for the future of blockchain-native finance and the era of Quantum Computing.

Are you prepared to embrace a multichain future? The team at @AlgoDevs has created a comprehensive tutorial designed to assist developers in deploying @wormhole Native Token Transfers (NTT) on the Algorand network. This resource allows you to establish seamless, bidirectional token movements across different chains. By utilizing this guide, you can eliminate the need for wrapped assets, send tokens natively between NTT-supported ecosystems, and significantly broaden the audience for your application. Begin the process here 👇

The year 2025 proved to be a monumental time for @HesabPay_ building on Algorand. We are seeing a rapid acceleration in usage, ranging from sustained development across Afghanistan to new market entry within Syria. By facilitating payments on the Algorand network, the project is actively reinforcing critical financial systems on a country-wide level. This is the definition of tangible, real-world blockchain utility.

美國正在迎來Layer-1區塊鏈的迴歸，因爲監管機構朝着明確的方向邁進。閱讀@Cointelegraph關於Algorand戰略性迴歸美國的完整特寫。

https://cointelegraph.com/sponsored/layer-1-blockchain-returns-to-the-us-as-regulators-move-toward-clarity

The Algorand governance model is undergoing refinements to become even more effective. Forthcoming updates to the xGov system are designed to enhance participation levels and provide voting options that are much easier to distinguish. Moreover, new safeguards are being introduced to ensure that proposals remain active and continue to progress. These efforts will result in a more robust process, improved decision-making capabilities, and a healthier overall governance structure. These changes are scheduled for implementation within the coming days.

我們已正式發佈了最新的Algorand透明度報告，涵蓋第四季度。數據揭示了穩定幣、RWA TVL和交易量的上升趨勢。此外，我們觀察到社區質押的增加，以及@PeraAlgoWallet在用戶留存和錢包創建方面的數字改善。請在下面鏈接的文檔中發現所有細節👇

Make sure to attend the presentation by Algorand CSMO @marcvl at @EthereumDenver coming up on the 18th of February. He will be leading a keynote discussion centered around x402, AP2, and the concept of autonomous transactions.

Fifteen distinct Algorand projects emerging from India presented their solutions today to a handpicked panel of VCs and angel investors at the @THubHyd Demo Day. Among the participating ventures were @edubuktrust, @proof_mint, @inverasolutions, @WebSoniX_Music, @0xcarret, plus several more.

The x402 proposal has officially been merged. This milestone marks the arrival of the future of internet-native payments, powered by the high throughput and instant finality distinct to Algorand. Please stay tuned, as we will be releasing comprehensive documentation and further details shortly.