$Algo Has PotentialAlgorand has been a major laggard so far during this cycle, I believe this is due to the major interest in other tokens like SOL.
However, while investors and traders have been focusing on meme coin pump & dumps, the Algorand Community has been building. Focusing on Utility as a long term goal.
Transaction Speed
Algorand managed to handle 34,008 transactions in a single block in less than three seconds. This achievement is notable not only for its speed but also for its flawless execution, as it boasted a 100% success rate. This milestone highlights the blockchain’s robust capabilities, making it an attractive option for both developers and investors.
Algorand Staking
1. Pure Proof-of-Stake (PPoS) vs. Traditional Proof-of-Stake
Algorand uses a Pure Proof-of-Stake (PPoS) model, unlike Delegated PoS (DPoS) or Nominated PoS (NPoS) used by networks like Solana, Polkadot, and Cardano.
In Algorand’s system , every ALGO holder automatically participates in securing the network, while in other PoS systems, users must delegate to validators or run their own nodes.
2. No Slashing
Many PoS chains (Ethereum, Polkadot, Cosmos) slash a portion of a validator’s stake if they act maliciously or go offline.
Algorand does not have slashing, meaning users don’t risk losing their ALGO due to validator misbehavior.
3. Low Entry Barrier
On Algorand, anyone with ALGO can participate in consensus; there's no need for delegation or minimum staking requirements like on Ethereum (32 ETH) or Solana.
In contrast, other PoS chains require significant amounts of tokens to run a node or be selected as a validator.
4. Staking Rewards Have Changed
Algorand used to offer automatic staking rewards just by holding ALGO in a wallet, similar to Cardano’s model.
However, as of 2022, the automatic staking rewards were phased out, and instead, staking incentives now come through governance participation and DeFi protocols.
5. Governance Staking Model
Instead of passive staking, Algorand introduced governance staking, where users commit ALGO to governance for a fixed period and vote on protocol decisions.
This model is similar to lock-up staking on chains like Polkadot but focuses more on decentralized governance rather than securing the network.
6. Instant Finality & Faster Block Production
Algorand’s PPoS achieves instant finality (blocks are final once added) compared to Ethereum or Cosmos, which rely on probabilistic finality and can be reverted in rare cases.
This ensures faster transaction confirmation and higher security.
7. Staking via Liquid Staking & DeFi
Since traditional staking was removed, ALGO holders now stake through DeFi protocols like Folks Finance or AlgoFi (before its shutdown).
Liquid staking options allow users to stake while still using their ALGO in DeFi, similar to Ethereum’s Lido (stETH).
In conclusion, the future of $ALGORAND looks bright in the long-term. Although I do believe we do see ATH this cycle, It seems we are currently in last point of support of the wycoff accumulation cycle , only time will tell.
This is not financial advice, just an observation of a digital asset with long term potential.
