Verifiably Random

By Algorand Foundation

Join Min, John and Marc for your fortnightly fix of behind-the-scenes action at the Algorand Foundation. Min Wei (Global Head of Ecosystem Growth) brings her years of experience as an entrepreneur

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March 04, 2025 Season 2: Ep 7 - The AlgoRanch takes over EthDenver + what's in store for Algorand devs in 2025
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!
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27min
February 21, 2025 Season 2: Ep 6 -prediction markets come to Algorand with Alpha Arcade
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.
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52min
January 27, 2025 Season 2: Ep 5 - Staking Rewards are live & running a node is easy with NodeKit
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-rewards
Get 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
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58min
December 23, 2024 Season 2: Ep 4 - Memecoins & community; what went down at Algorand's India Summit
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.
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55min
December 13, 2024 Season 2: Ep 3 - Should we fear Google's quantum chip? & Algorand's big impact
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.
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56min
November 20, 2024 Season 2: Ep 2 - Get ready for Staking Rewards & what CAN Algorand do?
John, Min, and Marc take you through everything you need to know about the upcoming Staking Rewards. Listen to the different ways you can be involved in securing the network for rewards, understand what is needed to stake on Algorand (not too many technical requirements at all!), and learn about the different ways you can take part in Staking Rewards. In the second part, Marc takes you through the new Algorand CAN brand campaign and gives a sneak peek of the different Cans you could find. To watch the Podcast and see the brand visuals, see the episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/KUEltHf5AhA
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November 04, 2024 Season 2: Ep1 - What is the future for the L1s vs. L2s debate? + Ztlment's move from Ethereum + Coinbase Quests
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.
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50min
July 19, 2024 Season 1: Ep 6 - What to expect from the Summer of Algorand. LIVE at Decipher 2024, Barcelona
The finale of Verifiably Random Season 1 was recorded live at our annual Decipher event in beautiful Barcelona. Join hosts Marc, Min, and John as they welcome special guests Devan Moorthy (Head of Ecosystem Partnerships) and Staci Warden (CEO of Algorand Foundation) to discuss the latest and greatest updates in the Algorand Ecosystem.
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41min
June 07, 2024 Season 1: Ep 5 - Does decentralized identity transform our digital interaction? With Christine Mohan & Bruno Martins
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.
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57min
May 24, 2024 Season 1: Ep 4 - Is quantum computing a threat or enhancement for blockchain?
In episode four of Verifiably Random, Min, John, and Marc get into the (not so...) futuristic world of quantum computing and its role in enhancing blockchain security. They break down quantum technology and how it works, and how it could be a game changer in making blockchains more resistant to attacks. Listen as they discuss the cutting-edge advancements and the potential future impacts of quantum computing on blockchain, and our Ecosystem Update segment returns with Fred Estante.
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54min

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