ivanferrua.algo retweeted
$ALGO peeps, let's do this!
Mark your calendars and contribute as much as you can. Let's try to keep it as high as possible for as long as possible.
Replying to @EldarDRM
Coordinated Community effort to brrr PQ tx on Algorand using wen.tools/pq-printer on Nov 30 2026 beginning 12:00 PM (Noon) EST
(November 30, 2026 9th anniversary of Falcon’s NIST PQC submission)
Let’s Max out PQ TPS on Algorand
ivanferrua.algo retweeted
2.5 years, but we can't even imagine Algorand before you. @marcvl you built Algorand's marketing from the ground up. That first commercial was so clever and from there. you and @AlexaJaccarino drove the AlgorandCan campaign, focusing on the real use cases from the amazing builders in our ecosystem; and then with @d13_co built the entirely on-chain Algoland campaign, giving exposure and driving traffic to core protocols.
You and @bonanno_simon created and championed the 'fix the data' campaign to help fix our underrepresentation on core data platforms. You put a PR strategy in place and micromanaged our agency to make sure we got good exposure for the money, especially the great press we got around our move back to the U.S.
I got so tired of hearing you tell me that "at google we do strategy like this" that I made you Chief Strategy Officer as well, and then we had AF-wide OKRs for the first time. Oh yea, and as a side hustle you conceived of, sold, and drove our agentic commerce strategy and partnership efforts.
You have always cared so much about this community and especially the builders in it. You were always the first to try out a new protocol and you put yourself on the frontline to help resolve issues and drive purposeful ecosystem engagement on the core decisions we faced.
You never bailed when things got tough, you never wasted money or took credit for the work of the outside shops you worked with, and you never made it about yourself. You are an absolute legend and you will be hugely missed.
And If I ever have trouble with my node, I promise to join your reti pool. Sadly for you though, Algo staking is just too easy to do on one's own. :)
After 2.5 years at @AlgoFoundation as Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer, I've decided to resign. It has been an honor to work with the many talented people at the Foundation and the amazing builders in our ecosystem.
I will still run my Algorand node and Reti pool, and, as a member of the #AlgoFam community, I hope to continue to contribute to Algorand’s success.
ivanferrua.algo retweeted
After 2.5 years at @AlgoFoundation as Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer, I've decided to resign. It has been an honor to work with the many talented people at the Foundation and the amazing builders in our ecosystem.
I will still run my Algorand node and Reti pool, and, as a member of the #AlgoFam community, I hope to continue to contribute to Algorand’s success.
ivanferrua.algo retweeted
Attention all node runners: please upgrade your node to v5.0.3 as soon as possible.
This patch fixes an issue with DNSSEC validation that prevents nodes from bootstrapping into the network when (re)started.
ivanferrua.algo retweeted
For Algorand's new CEO William Herkelrath, a more sustainable ecosystem starts with solving real-world problems people are willing to pay for.
Finding product-market fit around security can generate real revenue and support the network.
Hear his take 👇
ivanferrua.algo retweeted
Exciting news below! We have hired the BEST new CEO, William Herkelrath, to lead the Algorand Foundation. William has it all - the experience, the raw intelligence, the grit, the vision, and the conviction -- and he is a super nice guy as well. You are going to love him.
I will of course still be hanging about the ecosystem, fashioning a new role for myself as chief encouragement officer, chief enthusiasm officer, and chief evangelizing officer :). Thank you so much to everyone in our community - the amazing team at AF, our builders, our hodlers, our partners, and all of our other supporters. I'll be forever grateful to all of you.
I also want to say a couple of things about the search, which we did with care, over the course of several months. While it was clear to everyone that William was the top candidate, by far, I was also very heartened by the range and quality of candidates that were interested in the role. That we could attract so many incredibly experienced and high caliber candidates speaks volumes about the quality of the Algorand blockchain, the dynamism of the Algorand ecosystem and, most importantly, the promise of the future of Algorand.
Last, I want to give a special shout out and thanks to @AdriannaHuehne1 at @Heidrick. She is the best executive recruiter in crypto, bar none.
As you can imagine, AF's marketing team has William booked on lots of things in the coming weeks, from podcasts to online forums, so you will all get to know him better soon. And I know that you will all do everything you can to help him succeed in this role. 🙏
Ok, Algorand, onward and upward! Especially upward! :)
We're thrilled to announce William Herkelrath as Algorand's new CEO.
William brings two decades of experience across AI, enterprise software, institutional finance, and blockchain infrastructure.
Most recently, he co-founded K3 Labs, an AI-first automation platform for building and running AI agent-managed workflows, following leadership roles at Chainlink and Curv.
ivanferrua.algo retweeted
We're thrilled to announce William Herkelrath as Algorand's new CEO.
William brings two decades of experience across AI, enterprise software, institutional finance, and blockchain infrastructure.
Most recently, he co-founded K3 Labs, an AI-first automation platform for building and running AI agent-managed workflows, following leadership roles at Chainlink and Curv.
Zero downtime after 64 million blocks and 3.69 billion transactions is reliability.
Handling upwards of 10,000 TPS is reliability.
Being ready for the quantum future since 2022, with 1.5 million post-quantum transactions, is reliability for the foreseeable future.
Congrats to @conio and @EnelGroup as the Ebitts platform now moves from a successful pilot to market launch in Italy.
Powered by Algorand, Ebitts lets customers buy tokenized renewable energy capacity from Italian solar and wind farms and benefit from the energy produced, without having to install anything at home.
ivanferrua.algo retweeted
Google and Coinbase both cited Algorand as a leading blockchain in the post-quantum race.
Neither of them had seen this upgrade.
Algorand v5.0.0 just got voted in, bringing post-quantum accounts at the protocol level.
ivanferrua.algo retweeted
Pera Wallet 7.0 is here, and it's our biggest update yet 🚀
We rebuilt the entire app from the ground up, which means faster updates, a lighter install, and full feature parity across iOS & Android.
Here's what's new:
🏠 New portfolio home screen with a portfolio slider (hide the chart if you prefer a cleaner view)
👀 See the exact balance impact of a transaction before you sign it
🧊 Freeze transactions on demand
🎭 Duress mode — set a fake PIN that opens a fake account
📳 Shake to close the app instantly
🌱 Native staking & funding screens — no more webview
🔍 Global search across accounts, assets & NFTs
🎲 3D NFT support
🗂️ View your wallet's full derivation structure
🌐 Add custom networks (localnet, betaNet, fNet)
🤝 Fee delegation — new users can get started with zero balance in Fund
🔌 USB Ledger support on Android
📬 Streamlined notifications inbox
📱 Fully optimized for iPad
Full details in the blog 👇
blog.perawallet.app/introduc…
ivanferrua.algo retweeted
Perps are coming to Algorand. Long algorand 15x ++.
Brought to you by the team that has delivered hundreds of millions in volume, real products and real liquidity on Algorand.
We believe this is a next chapter of Algorand dApps: real perps will massively boost the ecosystem and chain.
Watch this space 🥵
ivanferrua.algo retweeted
1. x402 daily transactions on Base and Solana are around 251k (per x402scan). Algorand went from 0 to 40k txs in a week's time. That's not nothing.
2. x402, and agentic commerce in general, is still very, very, very early. It is not too late!
3. Algorand has the infrastructure to be successful. We are also working on a new proposal to deal with the issue of trust in agentic.
4. If you're working with merchants on x402, have them try Algorand. They'll be amazed how well it works. DM me if I can help.
Stay tuned.
"We know how to make Algorand quantum resistant, not just accounts."
Does your blockchain?
In a new interview with @sandmark_news, our CTO @bmartins_ explains how Algorand is preparing for Q-Day.
Native post-quantum accounts are just around the corner. They mark the first milestone in Algorand's roadmap toward broad network-wide quantum resilience by the end of 2027.
ivanferrua.algo retweeted
Machine-to-machine payments are coming to Africa.
Operating across 16 African countries, @ivorypay has become the first company on the continent to support x402, enabling programmable payments for AI agents and applications.
Algorand is among the supported networks 🤝
ivanferrua.algo retweeted
Ignore the noise.
June was another HUGE month for Algorand! 🔥
🚨 ICYMI, here's your monthly recap!
🟢 Algorand continues to lead the way in quantum readiness and has released its post-quantum roadmap!
The goal is clear: achieve broad quantum resilience by 2027!
Don't miss the great presentation by @marcvl, @bmartins_ and @ChrisPeikert to learn more about the roadmap and the philosophy behind it.
A must-watch!
🟢 MASSIVE news as @GermanyDiplo, @PoliSync, and @HesabPay_ successfully piloted blockchain-based humanitarian aid payments on Algorand, cutting costs by up to 73% and making payments 42x faster!
🟢 June was a MASSIVE month for builders and agentic commerce on Algorand, with two x402 $ALGO hackathons taking place!
The first was held in Berlin with @42_berlin, bringing together 110+ hackers, 41 teams pitched, and $21,200 in prizes!
The second took place during the Algorand India Dev Retreat, organized by @Algo_Bharat over four days and attended by more than 60 devs!
In less than 4 hours, more than 20 x402 endpoints were launched on Algorand! 🔥
🟢 BUT that was just the beginning!
The Global x402 Challenge was announced, offering a $100K + 500K $ALGO prize pool for builders worldwide to create the next generation of agentic commerce apps on Algorand!
👉 The challenge opens in mid-July, but registration is already open! Let's spread the word!
🟢 June also marked Algorand's 7th anniversary! 🎂🎉
👉 Seven years with ZERO downtime and more than 62 million blocks produced!
@d13_co also revived the debate on $ALGO's exact anniversary date with a great post… 👀
🟢 Project King Safety received a major update!
👉 Bonus staking rewards have been extended until January 2028, the paper will be shared with the Ecosystem Advisory Council (EAC) in July, and work continues on a more sustainable protocol and flexible fee model!
🟢The @UNDP launched its Blockchain Advisory Group, with @AlgoFoundation joining as a founding member alongside leading organizations from across the blockchain ecosystem!
🟢 @DP_World, the world's third-largest port operator (~10% of global container traffic!), has partnered with @1to3carbon to launch its carbon inset program, with certificates issued on Algorand!
🟢 An Algorand Community AMA took place on June 30 in Reddit where @marcvl, @Camohe90, @AlexaJaccarino, and @wj_beaumont answered questions from the community! 💬
Many great questions were answered, let's check them out!
🟢 Algorand is one of only two blockchains ranked Tier A for post-quantum readiness in the Quantum Threat Tracker by @tectonicxyz!
🟢 Algorand's Debt Standard Application (D-ASA) took second place at the global ACTUS Use Case Competition! 🔥🥈
🟢 Algorand remains one of the cheapest blockchains to use (by far), averaging just $190 to process 1M transactions in May! 🤯
🟢 @AlgoFoundation posted a great thread on how companies are already using Algorand for supply chain transparency ahead of the EU's Digital Product Passport requirements!
🟢 Algorand CEO @StaciW_DC recently spoke at @CFR_org in New York and @AIM_Summit in London, sharing insights on blockchain, TradFi, global economics, and more!
🟢 @wtrtoken has announced a 10-year partnership with water industry giant Wateralia to help reshape the future of water management, powered by Algorand! 💧
🟢 ICYMI, Algorand is really well positioned for AI-native payments, being both an A2A partner of @Google and fully supported by x402!
🟢 Algorand staking is now live on @Cointrade_cc, a licensed Japanese crypto exchange! 🇯🇵
🟢 $USDC activity on Algorand is at an ATH!
👉 2025 set a new record for transaction volume, and 2026 is already on track to exceed it! cc @circle
🟢 Algorand CMO @marcvl was a speaker at @nordicblock, where he highlighted some real-world use cases built on Algorand, including Hesab Pay, which settles payments for around 30% of all electricity bills in Afghanistan!
🟢 @reity, Chile's leading real estate tokenization platform built on Algorand, now has over $6M in TVL, with 40+ funded properties and 12k+ investors! 🏠
🟢 The official @Algorand website got an amazing refresh! Are you ready? 👀
🟢 Algorand CLOO @_JennieLevin shared insights with @GlobalLegalPost on blockchain regulation and the legal strategy behind AF.
She also shared her thoughts on tokenized markets and protocol-level compliance in @CryptoSlate.
🟢 Algorand partnered with @tokenterminal, bringing standardized, real-time on-chain metrics to one of the industry's leading analytics platforms! 🔥
🟢 Kudos to @HesabPay_ and @FolksFinance for being featured in @GBBC_io's "101 Real-World Blockchain Use Cases" report!
👉 It's a valuable resource for government agencies, regulators, and central banks exploring blockchain and digital assets. Great to see $ALGO projects represented!
🟢 @AlgoFoundation posted a great thread explaining why Algorand is such a great fit for RWAs!
🟢 @algodevs is heading back to Berlin this July for @WeAreDevs! 👨💻
🟢 Legend @ganainmtech hosted a Reddit AMA!
🟢 Algorand CTO @bmartins_ joined a panel hosted by @TheTieIO to discuss what quantum computing means for crypto and how the industry is preparing for it! 🔐
🟢 Algorand is now listed on @uex_us, a digital asset trading platform operating in the US! 🇺🇸
🟢 Algorand explorer @alloinfo introduced its new business model and launched Premium accounts!
🟢 @Camohe90, Algorand's Head of Developer Marketing, was featured in the latest episode of Build to Build by @algodevs!
🟢 Sealed, a privacy-focused, post-quantum messenger, is now live on $ALGO mainnet!
🟢 Great news as @alphaarcade launched combos, a new feature that lets users combine multiple prediction markets into a single on-chain position! 🔥
🟢 @GoPlausible keeps shipping and has introduced a new UI for its Algorand x402 Facilitator, with a dashboard!
🟢 @pact_fi opened the public beta of its new website to all users! (and it looks super clean)
France just said it will stop certifying security products that aren't quantum-resistant starting in 2027.
The US is already fast-tracking post-quantum cryptography across federal systems.
Governments are preparing for Q-Day now, because migration takes years.
Algorand's quantum resilience roadmap targets broad implementation by the end of 2027. We're not waiting for Q-Day to show up.






















