Verifiably Random

Live from South by Southwest in Austin, Matt and Marc discuss their sessions on humanitarian aid and agentic commerce. In the second segment, Matt is joined by Emily Dery from USA for UNHCR and Sandra Hart from Mercy Corps Ventures. Matt, Emily, and Sanda continue the conversation from their SXSW panel to discuss how transparent, low-cost payment systems on blockchain can expand financial access and improve aid delivery. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Algorand Foundation or its affiliates. Any discussion of products, companies, or integrations is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or a commitment by Algorand Foundation or its affiliates. This episode does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Any discussion of financial products, tokens, or assets is for informational purposes only. All third-party brands and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Mention of them does not imply affiliation or endorsement by the Algorand Foundation. Any statements about future plans or integrations are forward-looking and subject to change. 

This episode kicks off the impact series on Verifiably Random, with Matt Keller joining as a host to focus on humanitarian use cases across the Algorand ecosystem. For Matt’s first episode, Nigel Pont, Strategic Advisor for Humanitarian Affairs, discusses his career in humanitarian work, why Algorand is the best choice for humanitarian aid, and how partners like HesabPay are using blockchain-based payments to improve aid delivery in places like Afghanistan and Syria.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Algorand Foundation or its affiliates. Any discussion of products, companies, or integrations is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or a commitment by Algorand Foundation or its affiliates. This episode does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Any discussion of financial products, tokens, or assets is for informational purposes only. All third-party brands and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Mention of them does not imply affiliation or endorsement by the Algorand Foundation. Any statements about future plans or integrations are forward-looking and subject to change. 

In this technical deep dive, Marc sits down with Tasos Bitsios, Algorand Foundation’s Head of Core Engineering, to unpack how Algoland, Algorand’s largest user campaign to date, was built almost entirely on-chain. Marc and Tasos explore smart contracts, VRF-powered prize draws, SDK abstractions, scaling challenges, and lessons learned from running a 13-week campaign with nearly 80,000 participants.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Algorand Foundation or its affiliates. Any discussion of products, companies, or integrations is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or a commitment by Algorand Foundation or its affiliates. This episode does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Any discussion of financial products, tokens, or assets is for informational purposes only. All third-party brands and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Mention of them does not imply affiliation or endorsement by the Algorand Foundation. Any statements about future plans or integrations are forward-looking and subject to change.

Algorand Foundation Chief Business Officer Min Wei sits down with Ben Milne, founder and CEO of Brale. Brale provides an end-to-end platform for organizations to design, issue, and manage their own compliant, asset-backed stablecoins across multiple blockchains, now including enterprise-grade, quantum‑resistant infrastructure on Algorand. Brale helps enterprises turn stablecoins into a practical tool for financial empowerment by lowering payment costs, improving settlement speed, and expanding digital asset offerings without the need for deep in‑house crypto engineering.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Algorand Foundation or its affiliates. Any discussion of products, companies, or integrations is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or a commitment by Algorand Foundation or its affiliates. This episode does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Any discussion of financial products, tokens, or assets is for informational purposes only. All third-party brands and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Mention of them does not imply affiliation or endorsement by the Algorand Foundation. Any statements about future plans or integrations are forward-looking and subject to change.

Live from Algorand’s India Summit in Bengaluru, Marc sits down with Shuja Hussain, Co-Founder and COO of Carret, to discuss the company's journey and its role as a Virtual Digital Asset Service Provider in the Indian market. Carret, a winner of the Algo Bharat competition, provides easy on-ramping and off-ramping of Indian Rupee (INR) to ALGO, and ALGO to INR, acting as a bridge for Indian customers who want to use a self-custodial wallet.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Algorand Foundation or its affiliates. Any discussion of products, companies, or integrations is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or a commitment by Algorand Foundation or its affiliates. This episode does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Any discussion of financial products, tokens, or assets is for informational purposes only. All third-party brands and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Mention of them does not imply affiliation or endorsement by the Algorand Foundation. Any statements about future plans or integrations are forward-looking and subject to change.

Recorded live at AlgoDay during Devconnect in Argentina, Min sits down with Shah Ramezani, founder and CEO of Noah, for a fireside chat on the rise of crypto neobanks and the future of global financial access. Shah shares how he entered the crypto industry, the first-principles thinking that led to Noah’s creation, and why seamless bridges between stablecoins and traditional banking rails are unlocking entirely new use cases around the world. Shah and Min discuss Noah and Algorand’s recently announced integration, which enables virtual bank accounts, and how instant, cross-border crypto-to-fiat flows are transforming everyday payment experiences. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Algorand Foundation or its affiliates. Any discussion of products, companies, or integrations is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or a commitment by Algorand Foundation or its affiliates. This episode does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Any discussion of financial products, tokens, or assets is for informational purposes only. All third-party brands and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Mention of them does not imply affiliation or endorsement by the Algorand Foundation. Any statements about future plans or integrations are forward-looking and subject to change.

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.

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.