Verifiably Random

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.