The Algorand roadmap is now out.
Let’s take a look at what this means for the future of Algorand 🧵
Let’s take a look at what this means for the future of Algorand 🧵
Web3 Core Values: The Fundamentals Still Matter
Since 2019, Algorand has never lost sight of what blockchains are supposed to stand for: economic sustainability, decentralization, and community governance.
We remain committed to those fundamentals.
Since 2019, Algorand has never lost sight of what blockchains are supposed to stand for: economic sustainability, decentralization, and community governance.
We remain committed to those fundamentals.
Economic Sustainability 🔋
The upcoming Project King Safety will rework Algorand’s fee and incentive mechanisms to make the protocol truly self-sustaining and protect the security of the network for the long term.
We are releasing a position paper in Q4 2025, with implementation through 2026.
The upcoming Project King Safety will rework Algorand’s fee and incentive mechanisms to make the protocol truly self-sustaining and protect the security of the network for the long term.
We are releasing a position paper in Q4 2025, with implementation through 2026.
On-Chain Governance ⛓️
Algorand is reintroducing its grant program; this time, it’s completely community-driven. A newly community-elected xGov Council will review all incoming grant proposals and provide recommendations. Block proposers can approve or deny any grant proposal. The new xGov system will go live in Q3.
We are reviewing the scope and voting process for the general governance program, to be fully inclusive, maximally on-chain, and open-sourced. We will release a proposal for discussion in Q4 and implement it in 2026.
Algorand is reintroducing its grant program; this time, it’s completely community-driven. A newly community-elected xGov Council will review all incoming grant proposals and provide recommendations. Block proposers can approve or deny any grant proposal. The new xGov system will go live in Q3.
We are reviewing the scope and voting process for the general governance program, to be fully inclusive, maximally on-chain, and open-sourced. We will release a proposal for discussion in Q4 and implement it in 2026.
Network Decentralization 🌐
Earlier this year, Algorand Foundation launched a new staking rewards program, incentivizing Algo holders to participate in consensus. Since launch, the Foundation’s percentage of total stake decreased from 63% to 21%, while total validator participation more than doubled.
The final deliverable on our network decentralization roadmap is the launch of a P2P gossip network. With this launch, we are removing our reliance on relay nodes.
This network is now live, with nodes having to opt in to this new functionality. We expect the network to gradually transition to a full P2P network as more nodes opt in.
Earlier this year, Algorand Foundation launched a new staking rewards program, incentivizing Algo holders to participate in consensus. Since launch, the Foundation’s percentage of total stake decreased from 63% to 21%, while total validator participation more than doubled.
The final deliverable on our network decentralization roadmap is the launch of a P2P gossip network. With this launch, we are removing our reliance on relay nodes.
This network is now live, with nodes having to opt in to this new functionality. We expect the network to gradually transition to a full P2P network as more nodes opt in.
Mainstream adoption: kill the complexity 🌍
Complexity is the enemy of blockchain adoption for developers, businesses, and users.
We will continue to tackle this problem head-on and remove friction wherever we see it.
Complexity is the enemy of blockchain adoption for developers, businesses, and users.
We will continue to tackle this problem head-on and remove friction wherever we see it.
Developer experience: AlgoKit 4.0 (1H 2026) 🧑💻
With support for native Python and Typescript, Algorand has been the go-to chain for Web2 developers.
With Algokit 4.0, we are making it even easier for developers to get started on Algorand: we’re introducing composable smart contract libraries, an easy-to-use key-value store (called ‘Schema’), and new SDKs including Rust, Swift, and Kotlin.
We are also ensuring that all major LLMs are properly trained on the Algorand data set, so that devs can use LLMs as their Algorand co-pilots.
With support for native Python and Typescript, Algorand has been the go-to chain for Web2 developers.
With Algokit 4.0, we are making it even easier for developers to get started on Algorand: we’re introducing composable smart contract libraries, an easy-to-use key-value store (called ‘Schema’), and new SDKs including Rust, Swift, and Kotlin.
We are also ensuring that all major LLMs are properly trained on the Algorand data set, so that devs can use LLMs as their Algorand co-pilots.
Enterprise readiness: Intermezzo (Q3 2025) 💼
From the very start, Algorand has been an institutional-grade blockchain. However, blockchain integration, especially related to the custody of assets, continues to be too complex.
We are launching Intermezzo, a custodial solution for businesses large and small, designed to abstract blockchain integration and key management. The solution is built on Hashicorp Vault and REST APIs.
It makes Algorand usable for loyalty programs, treasuries, and Web2.5 business models. Intermezzo is powering WorldChess’ on-chain loyalty program (launching very soon).
From the very start, Algorand has been an institutional-grade blockchain. However, blockchain integration, especially related to the custody of assets, continues to be too complex.
We are launching Intermezzo, a custodial solution for businesses large and small, designed to abstract blockchain integration and key management. The solution is built on Hashicorp Vault and REST APIs.
It makes Algorand usable for loyalty programs, treasuries, and Web2.5 business models. Intermezzo is powering WorldChess’ on-chain loyalty program (launching very soon).
User experience: Rocca Wallet (Q4 2025 preview, open source in 1H 2026) 👥
Traditional crypto wallet design is not welcoming for non-technical users. We are fundamentally rethinking how a self-custody wallet for a mainstream non-technical user should work.
Rocca will be a white-labeled, open-sourced, self-custody wallet designed to feel like Web2. No seed phrases, passkey logins, or Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs). We are championing crypto UX for everyone, not just crypto-natives.
Traditional crypto wallet design is not welcoming for non-technical users. We are fundamentally rethinking how a self-custody wallet for a mainstream non-technical user should work.
Rocca will be a white-labeled, open-sourced, self-custody wallet designed to feel like Web2. No seed phrases, passkey logins, or Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs). We are championing crypto UX for everyone, not just crypto-natives.
Can a blockchain do that? Yes. Here’s how. ✅
While Algorand supports and welcomes any type of app, we have identified four real-world, high-leverage use cases where we can contribute tools and infrastructure.
While Algorand supports and welcomes any type of app, we have identified four real-world, high-leverage use cases where we can contribute tools and infrastructure.
Tokenized financial products: TradFi-DeFi convergence with baked-in compliance 🏛️
We’re building standardized, smart contract-based representations of assets like debt and equity, using ACTUS standards. A Debt Algorand Standard Assets (ASA) MVP is coming in Q4 2025.
We’re building standardized, smart contract-based representations of assets like debt and equity, using ACTUS standards. A Debt Algorand Standard Assets (ASA) MVP is coming in Q4 2025.
Agentic commerce at the speed of light ⚡
Billions of AI agents will soon transact autonomously. Traditional rails won’t cut it.
Algorand’s agentic payment toolkit, including X402, MCP, and A2A support, an agentic security and identity framework, and SDKs, enables developers to build agentic payment services for finance.
Billions of AI agents will soon transact autonomously. Traditional rails won’t cut it.
Algorand’s agentic payment toolkit, including X402, MCP, and A2A support, an agentic security and identity framework, and SDKs, enables developers to build agentic payment services for finance.
Self-sovereign identity 🪪
Identity that is portable, verifiable, and self-owned. The Rocca wallet’s backend is based on DID and Verifiable Credentials industry standards. As such, it unlocks a large number of identity-related use cases for developers and builders.
@theworldchess will use the Rocca wallet to launch a Universal Chess Passport, which helps prevent fraud in online chess while allowing chess players to easily transfer their credentials to other online services or over-the-board tournaments
Identity that is portable, verifiable, and self-owned. The Rocca wallet’s backend is based on DID and Verifiable Credentials industry standards. As such, it unlocks a large number of identity-related use cases for developers and builders.
@theworldchess will use the Rocca wallet to launch a Universal Chess Passport, which helps prevent fraud in online chess while allowing chess players to easily transfer their credentials to other online services or over-the-board tournaments
The bleeding edge: stay ahead, stay secure 🥇
What’s next after production-ready? Future-proofing.
What’s next after production-ready? Future-proofing.
Privacy 🔐
Building on Algoplonk, our zero-knowledge proof toolkit, we’re extending our focus on programmable cryptography: zero-knowledge circuits, multiparty computation, and fully homomorphic encryption to power confidential apps and transactions.
Building on Algoplonk, our zero-knowledge proof toolkit, we’re extending our focus on programmable cryptography: zero-knowledge circuits, multiparty computation, and fully homomorphic encryption to power confidential apps and transactions.
Post-quantum 💻
Algorand is ahead of the curve and already protects the ledger with Falcon-based State Proofs.
Next up are quantum-secure account signatures.
Algorand is ahead of the curve and already protects the ledger with Falcon-based State Proofs.
Next up are quantum-secure account signatures.
Scalability 🔊
Algorand already handles over 10,000 TPS with minimal hardware. We’re exploring block pipelining, parallel execution, and state channels to future-proof performance for agentic commerce and beyond.
Algorand already handles over 10,000 TPS with minimal hardware. We’re exploring block pipelining, parallel execution, and state channels to future-proof performance for agentic commerce and beyond.
Join us on August 4 at 12:30PM EST to discuss the roadmap in our upcoming X Space AMA 🎙️
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