Algorand is an autonomous, decentralized blockchain network designed to accommodate a diverse array of applications. These systems prioritize security, scalability, and efficiency, fundamental qualities for practical applications in the real world. Algorand is poised to support computations necessitating dependable performance assurances, paving the way for innovative forms of trust. The Algorand mainnet went live in June 2019, boasting the capacity to process nearly 1 million transactions per day by December 2020. Details on Algorand transaction metrics can be found here. The Algorand initial coin offering (ICO) took place in June 2019, with tokens priced at $0.24 each.