Verifiably Random

Live from South by Southwest in Austin, Matt and Marc discuss their sessions on humanitarian aid and agentic commerce. In the second segment, Matt is joined by Emily Dery from USA for UNHCR and Sandra Hart from Mercy Corps Ventures. Matt, Emily, and Sanda continue the conversation from their SXSW panel to discuss how transparent, low-cost payment systems on blockchain can expand financial access and improve aid delivery. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Algorand Foundation or its affiliates. Any discussion of products, companies, or integrations is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or a commitment by Algorand Foundation or its affiliates. This episode does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Any discussion of financial products, tokens, or assets is for informational purposes only. All third-party brands and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Mention of them does not imply affiliation or endorsement by the Algorand Foundation. Any statements about future plans or integrations are forward-looking and subject to change.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this technical deep dive, Marc sits down with Tasos Bitsios, Algorand Foundation’s Head of Core Engineering, to unpack how Algoland, Algorand’s largest user campaign to date, was built almost entirely on-chain. Marc and Tasos explore smart contracts, VRF-powered prize draws, SDK abstractions, scaling challenges, and lessons learned from running a 13-week campaign with nearly 80,000 participants.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Algorand Foundation or its affiliates. Any discussion of products, companies, or integrations is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or a commitment by Algorand Foundation or its affiliates. This episode does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Any discussion of financial products, tokens, or assets is for informational purposes only. All third-party brands and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Mention of them does not imply affiliation or endorsement by the Algorand Foundation. Any statements about future plans or integrations are forward-looking and subject to change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from Algorand’s India Summit in Bengaluru, Marc sits down with Shuja Hussain, Co-Founder and COO of Carret, to discuss the company's journey and its role as a Virtual Digital Asset Service Provider in the Indian market. Carret, a winner of the Algo Bharat competition, provides easy on-ramping and off-ramping of Indian Rupee (INR) to ALGO, and ALGO to INR, acting as a bridge for Indian customers who want to use a self-custodial wallet.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Algorand Foundation or its affiliates. Any discussion of products, companies, or integrations is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or a commitment by Algorand Foundation or its affiliates. This episode does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Any discussion of financial products, tokens, or assets is for informational purposes only. All third-party brands and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Mention of them does not imply affiliation or endorsement by the Algorand Foundation. Any statements about future plans or integrations are forward-looking and subject to change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc chats with Jennie Levin, Algorand Foundation’s Chief Legal and Operating Officer, about Algorand’s move to the US and recent developments in US crypto policy. Jennie explains why the US offers unique opportunities for blockchain innovation, breaks down key legislation like the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts, and shares her perspective on the future of crypto in America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc is joined by Algorand's Head of DeFi, Fred Estante, and Pera Product and Marketing Manager, Joseph Cecala, for a deep dive into Algorand's DeFi ecosystem. Marc, Fred, and Joseph discuss what makes Algorand's DeFi ecosystem unique, what’s next for Pera Wallet, and the exciting dApps on Algorand like Folks Finance, Compx, Pact, Tinyman, Ultrade, and Haystack. Don’t miss a chance to try out Folks Finance, Compx, and Pact during DeFi week of Algoland at algoland.co. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc introduces Algorand’s new Chief Technology Officer, Nikolaos Bougalis. Marc and Nik discuss what drew Nik to the blockchain space, his background in security and cryptography, and his plans to empower Algorand’s community and developers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of Verifiably Random Season 3, Marc and Min introduce a new format for the season including exciting ecosystem interviews and topic deep dives. Marc and Min also welcome users to Algoland, a gamified on-chain journey to experience everything Algorand's ecosystem has to offer. Plus, Algorand ecosystem correspondent (and head of DeFi) Fred Estante joins for the ecosystem roundup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Verifiably Random - recorded live from EthDenver - hosts Marc and Min are joined by a special guest co-host: Algorand Foundation's head of developer relations, Brian Whippo. The three share highlights and takeaways from EthDenver 2025 (spoiler: AI was front and center) and then divulge Algorand's plans for onboarding and engaging developers throughout the year. Brian previews AlgoKit 3.0 and dives into our plans for connecting with devs where they are, from events and hackathons to the inaugural Algorand Developer Retreat. Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Verifiably Random, Marc, Min, and John celebrate the launch of Staking Rewards and the new era of Algorand 4.0. The hosts also welcome Tasos "D13" Bitsios from engineering to talk about how easy it is to run a node with NodeKit.Min and John wrap up their time at crypto event CfC St. Moritz and Marc chats about solar panel tokenization on Algorand through Enel and wallet provider Conio.Fred Estante joins the show to provide updates on recent developments across the Algorand ecosystem and a wrap-up on how Staking Rewards have gone for the partners involved.Find out more about how to start staking on Algorand: https://algorand.co/staking-rewardsGet started with NodeKit: https://nodekit.run/News about Conio and Enel's solar panel tokenization on Algorand: https://cointelegraph.com/news/fractional-ownership-solar-panels-enel-algorand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Verifiably Random, hosts Marc, Min, and John discuss Google's Willow quantum chip announcement. John explains that while this breakthrough doesn't immediately threaten modern cryptography, it is an interesting advancement and one to keep an eye on. The episode then features a conversation with Matt Keller, Director of Impact at the Algorand Foundation, who details several humanitarian initiatives. The episode also welcomes back Fred Estante, providing updates on recent developments across the Algorand ecosystem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join hosts John, Min, and Marc as they explore the most recent developments in the Algorand ecosystem as we welcome in Season Two of Verifiably Random. This episode unpacks ZTLment's move from Ethereum to Algorand, and explores the upcoming payment card from Pera and Immersive. The team looks into Coinbase Learning Rewards' success and demystifies the growing importance of atomic swaps in the blockchain space. The conversation also touches on the evolving relationship between Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions, offering listeners valuable insights into the future of blockchain architecture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode five of Verifiably Random, join us as we dive into the world of decentralized identity with special guests Christine Mohan (VP of Community & Ecosystem Success at Algorand Foundation) and Bruno Martins (Principal Architect at Algorand Foundation). Christine and Bruno break down the concept of decentralized identity, exploring how it works, why it's essential, and its potential to transform digital interactions. Plus, don't miss our Ecosystem Update with Fred Estante, as he shares the latest developments in the Algorand ecosystem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.