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A Beginner’s Guide to Algorand (ALGO) Blockchain

  • Algorand blockchain protocol was launched in 2019 to address the blockchain trilemma and focuses on scalability.
  • Algorand offers high performance, instant transaction finality, low gas fees, and high network throughput.
  • It utilizes a Pure Proof of Stake consensus mechanism for faster and more efficient transactions.
  • Algorand was created by Silvio Micali to improve speed, decentralization, and security in blockchain.
  • Algorand can process almost 10,000 transactions per second with low costs, supporting DeFi and NFTs.
  • The blockchain trilemma problem is tackled by Algorand, offering faster transactions at reduced costs.
  • Algorand's security is enhanced with its unique consensus approach and decentralization principles.
  • The ALGO token in Algorand ecosystem is used for gas fees, governance, staking, and project funding.
  • Distinctive features of Algorand include its scalable consensus mechanism and decentralization principles.
  • Limitations of Algorand include weak growth in DeFi ecosystem and lack of compatibility with Ethereum Virtual Machine.

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