The Governance Period 14 commitment phase will end in just under two days. If you are a solo node runner, you can participate in both governance and consensus this quarter.Should you choose to participate in both, remember that once the protocol upgrade goes live, you will need… https://t.co/orjWepwpS9 — Algorand Foundation (@AlgoFoundation) Jan 12, 2025

January 12, 2025 at 07:05PM
https://twitter.com/AlgoFoundation/status/1878518783889072259

NodeKit is Here: Simplify Node Running on Algorand

🚀 Running an Algorand node has never been easier. NodeKit is your go-to tool for installing, managing, and monitoring your node, making solo staking simple and accessible for everyone.

🔗 Check it out here: NodeKit

Why Use NodeKit?

💥 Quick and seamless setup.

💥 Easy wallet integration for managing your ALGO.

💥 Earn rewards with 30,000 ALGO staked while contributing to Algorand's decentralization.

Ready to start solo staking and support the Algorand network? NodeKit makes it easy. Go check it out!

The Algorand community is buzzing with updates this week – check out the latest highlights below as curated by Fred Estante.

Asalytic officially launches as a marketplace where users can buy and sell NFTs, with Lytic holders earning up to 3% on sales.

CompxLabs introduces limit orders for meme coin trading, allowing users to execute trades at preset prices.

Lofty launches two new property investments, including multifamily and beachfront vacation rentals, with investments starting at $50.

Astro Explorer announces live arcade prizes, including NFTs and tokens on the Algorand blockchain.

CoolDWN Gaming shares updates from LittleRoyalsNFT, BeamFDN, and Astro Explorer.

CompxLabs launches an ALGO/USDC auto-compounding farm on their platform.

FolksFinance announces the first part of its Points Retrodrop starting January 14, rewarding gALGO users.

ANote Music shares its January 2025 royalty payout schedule, with over €500,000 distributed in 2024.

Cosmic Champs partners with CometaHub to add 40,000 $META tokens to their prize bot, increasing rewards.

Exodus debuts at the New York Stock Exchange, celebrating a major milestone.

PeraAlgoWallet enhances its token discovery features with trending coins, top gainers/losers, and filters.

TokNox announces participation at CES 2025 in Las Vegas to showcase their platform.

Algorand Foundation introduces NodeKit, simplifying node management with features like wallet integration and staking rewards.

ASA Stats begins tracking Asalytic NFT listings and purchases for portfolio tracking.

PeraAlgoWallet launches a new Stake Portal for enhanced staking experiences.

FAME app gets new features like goBTC integration, better profiles, AI companions, and image generation.

Pera Connect v1.4.0 is released with algosdk v3 support for dApps.

Alexander Codes launches Streamlit component templates, including a Pera Wallet integration.

We’re looking forward to another amazing week ahead. Until then, stay connected and remember to follow Fred to get the latest updates as they drop!

Staking with @Compxlabs 🥩Stake for optimized rewards with the lowest barrier to entry 🔐 https://t.co/de5ZSCIm35 — Algorand Foundation (@AlgoFoundation) Jan 13, 2025

January 13, 2025 at 01:27PM
https://twitter.com/AlgoFoundation/status/1878796046765293799

https://t.co/wuQ3n5xVaw — Algorand Foundation (@AlgoFoundation) Jan 13, 2025

January 13, 2025 at 01:27PM
https://twitter.com/AlgoFoundation/status/1878796132178092069

🚨 Pera Wallet x Mastercard Integration! 🚨

You can now use your Pera Wallet just like Google Pay or Apple Pay!

This is what we're talking about:

1️⃣ Link your Pera Wallet to your phone and use your USDCa balance to pay wherever Mastercard is accepted.

2️⃣ Simply tap your phone on any Mastercard PoS (Point of Sale) device in shops, restaurants, or anywhere that accepts Mastercard payments.

So how does it work?

When you tap to pay, USDCa is sent directly from your Pera Wallet to Immersive, who settles the payment with Mastercard, and then the merchant gets paid.

Thanks to Algorand’s blockchain, this process happens instantly and with zero fees!

Get ready to experience fast, secure, and easy payments on the go! 💳

Wake up and smell the coffee on Algorand ☕Courtesy of @PeraAlgoWallet x @Mastercard 💳Coming soon to all users very soon. https://t.co/WFHpcyYjNx — Algorand Foundation (@AlgoFoundation) Jan 13, 2025

January 13, 2025 at 04:37PM
https://twitter.com/AlgoFoundation/status/1878843788040483133

🚨 Big News: The Algorand Foundation at CfC St. Moritz! 🚨

We’re excited to announce that the Algorand Foundation is returning as the lead partner for CfC St. Moritz, one of the most prestigious gatherings for the crypto industry! 🏔️

Next week, we’ll be hosting and participating in several must-see sessions that you won’t want to miss:

💡 Tokenizing the Next Trillion — A panel with Eric Wragge and industry leaders discussing the future of tokenization.

💡 Après Quantum, Le Déluge — John Woods breaks down quantum computing and its impact on crypto investors and builders.

💡 Alpha in the Back Office — Federico Demicheli dives into how asset managers can generate alpha on-chain.

💡 Democratizing Finance — Staci Warden’s insightful talk at Industry Days, Hotel Monopol.

💡 The Breakfast Club: CfC Edition — Hosted by Min Wei & Alexa Carr, covering memecoins, AI x blockchain, and more.

We’re thrilled to host decision-makers and leaders from blockchain, digital assets, and finance.

See you at St. Moritz! 👋

Staking with @pact_fi 🥩Optimize rewards whilst innovating the Staking game 🧑‍💻 https://t.co/cyR1Mkw2zM — Algorand Foundation (@AlgoFoundation) Jan 14, 2025

January 14, 2025 at 01:05PM
https://twitter.com/AlgoFoundation/status/1879152775885680983

https://t.co/j6rvtIaJHl — Algorand Foundation (@AlgoFoundation) Jan 14, 2025

January 14, 2025 at 01:05PM
https://twitter.com/AlgoFoundation/status/1879152886485340620

Another day, another meal paid for via @PeraAlgoWallet x @MastercardThings are starting to heat up.Who said Instant Finality doesn’t matter?(Via @nonfungibleab) https://t.co/ezvtpBNOqe — Algorand Foundation (@AlgoFoundation) Jan 14, 2025

January 14, 2025 at 03:04PM
https://twitter.com/AlgoFoundation/status/1879182901574819869

2024 ended on a high for Algorand.RWA TVL increased by 34.6% from $57 million to $77 million in the second half of last year, driven primarily by expanding asset tokenization on @lofty_ai 🏘️64.5% of the year’s follower growth on X occurred in Q4, with 13,196 new followers… https://t.co/HGbMQRELeA https://t.co/iG396rVrR1 — Algorand Foundation (@AlgoFoundation) Jan 14, 2025

January 14, 2025 at 05:07PM
https://twitter.com/AlgoFoundation/status/1879213822462054718

https://t.co/uu3HXWgXGZ — Algorand Foundation (@AlgoFoundation) Jan 14, 2025

January 14, 2025 at 05:07PM
https://twitter.com/AlgoFoundation/status/1879213836894654748

Staking with @tinymanorg 🥩Stay in control of your ALGO whilst earning consensus rewards 🤝 https://t.co/i9xN9SNT4l — Algorand Foundation (@AlgoFoundation) Jan 15, 2025

January 15, 2025 at 04:04PM
https://twitter.com/AlgoFoundation/status/1879560238040490049

https://t.co/sL9N7itsRt — Algorand Foundation (@AlgoFoundation) Jan 15, 2025

January 15, 2025 at 04:04PM
https://twitter.com/AlgoFoundation/status/1879560292843278600

Algorand Version 4.0 was just deployed.We’re now just days away from Staking Rewards.https://t.co/JFUfA2Hws4 — Algorand Foundation (@AlgoFoundation) Jan 15, 2025

January 15, 2025 at 04:45PM
https://twitter.com/AlgoFoundation/status/1879570718872281401

🚀 2024 Ended on a High for Algorand! 🚀

As we close out 2024, Algorand has seen some incredible growth and milestones! 📈

RWA TVL Growth: Algorand’s Real-World Asset (RWA) Total Value Locked (TVL) surged by 34.6%, climbing from $57 million to $77 million in the second half of last year! This was driven largely by the expansion of asset tokenization on Lofty AI 🏘️

Follower Growth on X: 64.5% of our total follower growth on X happened in Q4, with 13,196 new followers joining the Algorand community, compared to 7,251 in the first three quarters! 🌱

It’s been a year of remarkable achievements, and we’re just getting started.

Read the full December 2024 Report and sign up for the Algorand Insights Report to stay ahead of the curve👇

https://x.com/AlgoFoundation/

🚨 Algorand 4.0.1 Update – New Features and Enhancements 🚨

The Algorand 4.0.1 update is here with exciting new features and improvements to help developers and users!

Here's a quick overview:

- Consensus Participation Incentives: Consensus participants can now opt-in to incentives, including automatic heartbeats to ensure well-behaved nodes stay online.

- Mimc Opcodes: New opcodes to make building Zero Knowledge Proof applications easier on Algorand!

- Network Fix: A critical fix for a race condition in peer handling to improve network stability.

📚 Read the full update and dive into the technical details on the latest features!

Live from @cfcstmoritz on the 1st anniversary of @DeRecAlliance@JohnAlanWoods x @leemonbairdALGO 🤝 HBAR(Via @zenobiaZAG) https://t.co/cHOJDpR8w3 — Algorand Foundation (@AlgoFoundation) Jan 16, 2025

January 16, 2025 at 09:11AM
https://twitter.com/AlgoFoundation/status/1879818745075662871