Verifiably Random

Verifiably Random

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Verifiably Random episodes

  • Season 3: Ep 7 - US crypto policy update
    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.

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    38 min
  • Season 3: Ep 6 - Haystack Moves the Needle
    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.

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    33 min
  • Season 3: Ep 5 - The DeFi Experience on Algorand
    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.

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    54 min
  • Season 3: Episode 4 - Inside DeFi on Algorand: A Conversation with Folks Finance
    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. 

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    39 min
  • Season 3: Ep 3 - Welcoming Nik Bougalis, Algorand's New CTO

    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.


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    41 min
  • Season 3: Ep 2 - Chat with Alpha Arcade
    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.

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    36 min
  • Season 3: Ep 1 - Welcome to Algoland
    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.

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    34 min
  • Season 2: Ep 8 - Live from Castell d'Code! From AI to privacy, inside open-source coding at the Algorand Dev Retreat
    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.

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    40 min
  • 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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    27 min
  • 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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    52 min

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