Current Algorand Market Data
- Rank: #123
- Price: $0.715210 (102.98% change)
- 24h Trading Volume: $15,937,752
- Market Cap: $712,353,760
Algorand Price Today
The live price of Algorand (ALGO) is $0.715210, reflecting an 8.17% increase over the past 24 hours.
Historical Performance
- All-Time High: $15.72 (current price is -95.45% from ATH).
- All-Time Low: $0.040400 (current price is 1,670.33% above ATL).
What Is Algorand?
Algorand (ALGO) is a decentralized blockchain platform designed for scalability, security, and decentralization. It supports:
- DeFi protocols (lending, trading, yield farming).
- NFT platforms.
- Smart contracts and financial applications.
Key Features
- Pure Proof-of-Stake (PPoS): Energy-efficient consensus mechanism.
- Staking Rewards: Earn 5-8% annual returns by staking ALGO.
- Fast Transactions: High throughput with low fees.
How Algorand Works
- PPoS Validation: Random selection of validators based on staked ALGO.
- Block Formation: Two-phase process ensuring security via Binary Byzantine Agreement.
- Decentralization: Open participation for global validators.
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Algorand’s Development Timeline
- 2017: Founded by Silvio Micali.
- 2019: Mainnet launch post-$60M token auction.
- 2021: Partnerships with Six Clovers and Arrington Capital.
- 2022: $10M grant for Ethereum-Algorand bridge development.
Storing and Managing ALGO Securely
Cold wallets like Ledger provide offline private key storage, mitigating online theft risks.
Steps to Manage ALGO with Ledger:
- Purchase a Ledger hardware wallet.
- Install Ledger Live and the Algorand app.
- Create an Algorand account.
- Stake ALGO to earn rewards.
FAQ
How do I buy ALGO?
ALGO isn’t directly purchasable with fiat. Buy via trading pairs on exchanges using:
- Credit/debit cards.
- PayPal (via Ledger Live).
What’s the max supply of ALGO?
10 billion tokens, fully distributed by 2030.
Is Algorand eco-friendly?
Yes, its PPoS mechanism consumes minimal energy.
Can I stake ALGO on Ledger?
Yes, stake directly via Ledger Live for passive income.
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