Verifiably Random

AI is changing blockchain development by the day. Marc sits down with Brian Whippo, Algorand’s Senior Director of Integrations & Developer Tooling, to discuss how AI is being used in developer tooling. Marc and Brian explore how tools have progressed from generating simple front ends to building full smart contracts, and highlight innovations within the Algorand ecosystem, such as VibeKit, that make development easier. The conversation covers the opportunities and risks of AI-generated code, the shift in the developer role toward system architecture, and the potential of autonomous agents in DeFi. This is the final episode of S3, see you next season!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 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.

This episode kicks off the impact series on Verifiably Random, with Matt Keller joining as a host to focus on humanitarian use cases across the Algorand ecosystem. For Matt’s first episode, Nigel Pont, Strategic Advisor for Humanitarian Affairs, discusses his career in humanitarian work, why Algorand is the best choice for humanitarian aid, and how partners like HesabPay are using blockchain-based payments to improve aid delivery in places like Afghanistan and Syria.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.

Algorand Foundation Chief Business Officer Min Wei sits down with Ben Milne, founder and CEO of Brale. Brale provides an end-to-end platform for organizations to design, issue, and manage their own compliant, asset-backed stablecoins across multiple blockchains, now including enterprise-grade, quantum‑resistant infrastructure on Algorand. Brale helps enterprises turn stablecoins into a practical tool for financial empowerment by lowering payment costs, improving settlement speed, and expanding digital asset offerings without the need for deep in‑house crypto engineering.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.

Recorded live at AlgoDay during Devconnect in Argentina, Min sits down with Shah Ramezani, founder and CEO of Noah, for a fireside chat on the rise of crypto neobanks and the future of global financial access. Shah shares how he entered the crypto industry, the first-principles thinking that led to Noah’s creation, and why seamless bridges between stablecoins and traditional banking rails are unlocking entirely new use cases around the world. Shah and Min discuss Noah and Algorand’s recently announced integration, which enables virtual bank accounts, and how instant, cross-border crypto-to-fiat flows are transforming everyday payment experiences. 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.

Min chats with John Mizzoni, co-founder of TxnLab and creator of Haystack, the mobile-first DeFi app built on Algorand. They discuss Haystack’s frictionless onboarding, unique tokenomics, and the successful $HAY token launch. John also shares insights on building for mobile in Web3 and what’s next for Haystack and NFDomains. Don’t miss a chance to try out Haystack, Tinyman, and Vestige during Swap Week of Algoland at algoland.co. 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.

Min sits down with Benedetto Biondi, the CEO of Folks Finance. Folks Finance is a DeFi platform on Algorand that enables users to lend, borrow, trade, and manage digital assets. Min and Benedetto discuss how Folks Finance is unlocking new opportunities for DeFi users, the unique benefits of building on Algorand, and what Benedetto sees as the future of DeFi.  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.

Min sits down with Alpha Arcade Co-Founder Max Ball. Max shares an overview of Alpha Arcade, a prediction market dApp built on Algorand. Don't miss Alpha Arcade's quest in Algoland September 29-October 5 at algoland.co. 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 the final episode of Verifiably Random season 2, host John Woods is joined by Algorand Foundation product lead Larkin Young. Together they record live from the first-ever Algorand Developer Retreat ("Castell d'Code"), which convened 50+ developers for a week of coding, learning, and collaboration. Hear about the experience and what open-source solutions were developed. 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, hosts Marc, Min, and John dive into the impressive growth of Algorand's Staking Rewards, highlighting the increase in both participating nodes and total Algo staked. The team chats about the ongoing work being done on the ground in India and Nigeria before welcoming special guest Max Ball, co-founder of Alpha Arcade. Max shares insights into launching their prediction market platform and explains why Algorand's technology proved to be the perfect foundation for their project. The episode rounds off with news that there will be a live recording from EthDenver for the next episode. 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 Min and Marc (with John Woods seemingly already on holiday) discuss the latest developments in the Algorand ecosystem, including the upcoming Governance Period 14, the boom of memecoins, and the community they form. The episode welcomes Anil Kakani, VP of India at the Algorand Foundation, to chat about the recent summit in India. Anil shares insights about their ecosystem & developer growth while giving a great overview of what happened at the Summit. 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.