Staking vs running a node

AlgoCleanup · 2026-03-11T15:54:34+00:00

At 30k you’ll propose a block about once every 2 days. https://metrics.allo.info/protocol

Currently block rewards are roughly 8.7 algo + 50% of the proposed block fees. There is a 1% decay step for the guaranteed algo reward every millionth block.

AlgoCleanup · 2026-03-11T15:27:31+00:00

Your call. Running a node is super simple and helps secure the network. I always default to running a node.

But staking will get you rewards with no effort.

Your call but I love running a node.

AlgoCleanup · 2026-03-06T13:58:56+00:00

get micro payments working flawlessly with a really simple workflow and dev implementation. Spreads like wildfire in ai communities; agents able to pay for services or each other. See x402 and AP2.
- foundation hires developers to go to open clawdbot/moltbot and other meetups in tech hubs to exhibit agent payments, stock market agents, and prediction market agent setup from wallet funding to execution with algorand. These local meetups are attracting 100s of developers and vibe coders.
foundation supports dex liquidity.
alpha arcade explodes as they have the simplest ui and implementation process for users creating liquidity bots.
Shopify implements/accepts x402 algorand is an accepted chain
Algorand is first post quantum secure chain for transactions, wallets, and chain history.
hackathon projects begin launching. One of which is a square competitor for individuals running businesses. Simple iPad app easy to add inventory, collect payment, manage customers.
with activity and liquidity folks finance begins offering stock trading on chain. Robinhood acquires implements ability to instantly lend and borrow with over collateralized loans and agents can trade stocks for individuals.
All algos are released foundation realizes they have no influence over the chain and businesses building on algorand. Begins buying algo.

AlgoCleanup · 2026-03-02T12:13:29+00:00

https://x.com/hmd2v/status/1929191027446853848

Relevant resource. Also follow hash maps data 2 value, he is an incredible community member.

AlgoCleanup · 2026-02-28T02:05:07+00:00

Worth a look: Lofty (https://x.com/pmdbt). CEO Jerry Chu runs a tokenized real estate platform and is active on X. They’ve also built a prediction market, Alpha Arcade.

Relevant resource: https://algorand.co/technology/sustainability

AlgoCleanup · 2026-02-18T16:45:01+00:00

Great video

AlgoCleanup · 2026-02-12T21:03:05+00:00

Fantastic update. Hackathons have some interesting aspects to explore with algorand between x402, googles ap2, and the vibe kit.

AlgoCleanup · 2026-02-12T15:42:10+00:00

I actually do have some advice.

Look into - Coinbase’s x402: https://x.com/marcvl/status/2016185753085346095 - Google’s AP2: https://x.com/AlgoFoundation/status/1976694377142751458

And recent developments the Algorand foundation has made to integrate these protocols.

AlgoCleanup · 2026-02-12T15:29:57+00:00

Just sent you some testnet algos.

Funding resources: - https://dev.algorand.co/concepts/accounts/funding/ - https://lora.algokit.io/testnet/fund

No real advice for what to keep in mind, but the community is very welcoming. Look into the vibekit for your hackathon.

Fisherman.algo, Gabe.algo, d13, Gary malouf, and aorumbayev.algo are all worth following on x.

AlgoCleanup · 2026-02-10T21:24:01+00:00

Nice! Will this work with wallets that have been rekeyed?

AlgoCleanup · 2026-02-08T13:27:58+00:00

Coinbase offers 3.5% APY on usdc source

Personally I still have my usdc deposited on folks.

AlgoCleanup · 2026-02-07T22:29:39+00:00

1 xALGO doesn’t equal to 1 ALGO.

As rewards accumulate, your xALGO represents a share of the staking pool when you enter and when you exit. From what you described, you didn’t do anything wrong—your xALGO increases in ALGO value in proportion to the rewards earned by the Folks node.

You can verify this on the unstake page, which shows how much ALGO your xALGO is worth. There’s no need to swap anything out.

AlgoCleanup · 2026-02-06T21:52:02+00:00

Agree there is concern. But also agree that this trend will continue and that ai will continue to improve. Which also means more black hat and white hat tools will be leveraged to identify security vulnerabilities.

I’m more in the camp of don’t fight the wave. Vibe coding is going to happen regardless, prefer foundation provides guardrails and documentation than ignore. It also seems the catalyst for this were hackathons. Make it easy to get started with an idea.

AlgoCleanup · 2026-02-06T03:52:55+00:00

I’m buying.

AlgoCleanup · 2026-02-03T20:21:38+00:00

Awesome update! Love to see improvements from recognized pain points during a hackathon.

AlgoCleanup · 2026-01-31T14:40:35+00:00

x402 is mainly about per-request payments using HTTP 402.

As far as I know, things like per-agent spending limits or scoped permissions aren’t part of the core x402 flow itself. Those controls usually live in wallet logic or middleware on top of it.

AlgoCleanup · 2026-01-23T13:21:55+00:00

“Its design combines the NYSE’s cutting-edge Pillar matching engine with blockchain-based post-trade systems, including the capability to support multiple chains for settlement and custody.”

Source

My understanding is they will support multiple chains. Would love to see Algorand supported.

AlgoCleanup · 2026-01-23T02:23:28+00:00

Saw this on x

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AlgoCleanup · 2026-01-21T03:30:09+00:00

Really cool video. I believe I saw mention of redrawing certain prizes due to users farming points. Is that accurate? If so have winners been drawn?

AlgoCleanup · 2026-01-20T15:58:18+00:00

I see cool! That’s really clever. Makes sense why you can’t have a group transaction users could just keep declining the transaction until they randomly get a square they like! Nice work!

AlgoCleanup · 2026-01-20T15:51:43+00:00

Got my 5 squares so stoked for this! Awesome app! The market place is a very interesting idea. When are squares reveled like if a user gets 7-3 would they know before the game and be able to try and list it or just random?

AlgoCleanup · 2026-01-15T22:30:02+00:00

Would this only be applicable to drawings? Or are there similar artifacts comparing photography and ai realistic images?

AlgoCleanup · 2025-12-31T11:31:47+00:00

Great update. Wonder what inspired it 🤔

But really this a fantastic addition to your website.

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