Algorand 101: A Beginner's Guide
Written by: mrodin
If you are a new arrival at the port of blockchains, this is a great time to learn more about Algorand, and why it is an excellent choice for decentralized applications (dApps).
Algorand has institutional grade blockchain infrastructure, while being environmentally sustainable. It allows you to implement DeFi at global scale, has a rapidly growing ecosystem, and is powering mainstream blockchain adoption.
Understanding Algorand’s fundamental properties is key to making the right choices in implementing a blockchain solution. Our course, designed for those with little or no prior knowledge of the blockchain, will take a deeper dive into the ecosystem after the introductory webinar.
We will teach you everything you need to know about Algorand's Layer 1 capabilities, how it works and what makes it unique. You will learn about:
- Algorand Pure Proof of Stake (PPoS) consensus algorithm
- Algorand Standard Assets (ASAs)
- Algorand smart contracts and contract language PyTeal
- Developing and deploying smart contracts and dApps on the Algorand Blockchain
Algorand is a popular choice for the next generation of financial products, protocols and exchange of value. Take your first step towards a rewarding career in Algorand analytics by signing up here: https://metrics-dao.teachable.com/p/algorand-101