Hi AlgoFam,
We wanted to share some exciting news and updates:
- The community had an idea for a supermarket-style commercial, demonstrating what happens when blockchains meet the real world, so we made it. Watch now.
- Check out the latest episode of Verifiably Random on quantum computing and its role in enhancing blockchain security. Listen now.
- The countdown to Decipher is on, with less than a month to go! There’s still time to secure your place at the two-day retreat in Barcelona, June 26-27. Get a ticket.
- The Foundation has been appointed to the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Blockchain Technologies in the UK.
- “From Tuscan wines to Mongolian mines, blockchain is transforming supply chains”—learn more in Head of Impact Matt Keller’s latest Forbes article.
- The Foundation is using Fireblocks’ Policy Engine for treasury management, a payments solution that ensures top-tier security and flexibility.
- In celebration of Decipher, the Foundation will commission 10 NFT creators for a special edition of unique artworks. 50,000 Algo will be allocated to 10 creators. Governors will select the top 10 artworks by on-chain voting. Learn more about the initiative.
Building (or want to build) on Algorand?
- The new Algorand BetaNet 3.24.0 landed, providing important enhancements and bug fixes to improve ease of use and stability.
- DevRel office hours are now available every Wednesday: book in for support in leveling up your project.
- Got Python skills? Get inspired to build apps like these!
- Participa en uno de nuestros bootcamps para desarrolladores en Español, aun tienes tiempo para sumarte al Bootcamp Intermediate Python en Español del 3 al 6 de junio, seguido de Intermediate TypeScript en Español del 10 al 13 de junio.
- Looking for English-speaking bootcamps? See the full upcoming list.
- Are you a developer in India? You can now learn how to develop apps on Algorand through the newly launched training module on NASSCOM.
Meanwhile, around the ecosystem:
- Travel the world and pay with stablecoins on Algorand! Travel booking platform Travala now accepts USDTa and USDCa on the Algorand blockchain for booking flights, hotels, and activities.
- Inspect joined the Algorand ecosystem. The integration will allow users to easily discover, research, and learn more about Algorand NFTs with real-time analytics.
- Algo is now available on token.com.
- Check out rxelms, a multi-layered, cross-chain digital universe built on Algorand with the Unity gaming engine. Read this deep dive.
- Tinyman is moving towards decentralized governance with the launch of the Tinyman Governance Forum. Get involved.
- DefiLlama is now tracking C3 Exchange on Algorand.
- Fracctal Monsters is now available on the Steam store—a significant milestone for the monster-taming game.
- Defly Wallet made an update that makes transactions, even with complex, atomic, multi-dex swaps, clearer than ever before. Also, the Defly web app is coming soon!
- ALGOxNFT added an “Are you sure?” feature, requesting an extra check from users before they buy an NFT not associated with a collection.
ICYMI: CEO Staci Warden was a guest on Wealthion with Anthony Scaramucci, where she explained how blockchain is reshaping the future of finance. Listen now.
Calling all Algorand governors!
- Governance Period 11 voting session is now open until June 15, during which governors will decide on the Algo allocation for the Targeted DeFi and NFT Rewards programs via the Governance Portal.
Events not to miss 😎
- ONLINE: Sign up to join the Algorand Assembly taking place June 11. The agenda includes ecosystem analytics, Decipher, Governance, and DeFi updates, hot takes from the CMO Marc Vanlerberghe and the new Head of Developer Relations Brian Whippo, a project spotlight by Kevin V. from Messina, and a surprise NFT drop commissioned by a beloved community creator. Sign up.
- INDIA: Join AlgoBharat at TiE Bangalore Matrix Global Summit to understand how decentralized solutions can help your business scale on June 7. Register now.
- BERLIN: Algorand is the official partner at the WeAreDevelopers World Congress, taking place in Berlin, July 17-19. Get tickets. We’ll also be hosting a special side event at World Chess HQ in Berlin that week—stay tuned for details to come.
Thanks,
Algorand Foundation