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The release of the Algorand protocol — Algorand 3.9.

Crypto Exchange Bitstamp launches earn product for Ethereum, Algorand in US.

Bitstamp has launched its Earn product to U.S. customers, allowing customers to earn interest on staking Ethereum and Algorand.

Algorand State Proofs was available. After the consensus upgrade, the Algorand network started registering the Post-Quantum secure voting keys used to generate ASPs.

Algorand price doubles in two days as Ethereum rivals ascend.

• Algorand’s ALGO cryptocurrency doubled in price between Tuesday and earlier today, rising above $2 for the first time in over two years.
• El Salvador will utilize Algorand’s proof-of-stake blockchain network for infrastructure and services.

The latest Algorand Wallet release provides an integration with WalletConnect, an open-source protocol for connecting decentralized applications to mobile wallets with QR code scanning or deep linking. 

Crypto Startup Reach raises $12 Million to build on Ethereum, Algorand.

Marshall Islands to issue digital currency on Algorand blockchain.

Tether stablecoin launches on Algorand blockchain.

Algorand v2.0 was a major upgrade for the network that introduced three key changes:

• Algorand Standard Asset (ASA): A standardized Layer-1 solution to represent any asset on the Algorand blockchain
• Atomic Assets: A secure Layer-1 method of transferring a number of assets to a number of parties
• Algorand Smart Contract (ADC1): Layer-1 smart contracts that enforce custom rules and logic

On June 19, 2019, the Algorand Core Team and Algorand Foundation conducted the first on-chain Algorand auction and it came off without a hitch. They show off a capability that is built natively into the Algorand blockchain. This capability will be useful for all sorts of auctions, not just of Algos but of other items. This is a novel way of combining price discovery with ongoing funding for the development of Algorand.

The Algorand Foundation held its inaugural Algo auction, marking the official launch of Algorand MainNet. The inaugural Algo auction was met with overwhelming demand and distributed the first 25 million Algos to global auction participants, marking the start of the borderless economy.

On April 16, 2019, Algorand announced the opening of its TestNet to the public at large, following a private testing period with reportedly hundreds of known participants. Open sourcing the TestNet came on the heels of the project releasing a variety of developer resources, including Go, JavaScript, and Java SDKs (Software Development Kits).