This course offers an in-depth look of the Algorand blockchain, a high-performance decentralized platform designed to solve the scalability, security, and decentralization challenges facing the blockchain industry. Developed by MIT professor and cryptographer Silvio Micali, Algorand introduces groundbreaking innovations like the Pure Proof-of-Stake (PPoS) consensus mechanism, Algorand Standard Assets (ASAs), and its efficient smart contract capabilities.