Join Marc for your fix of behind-the-scenes action at the Algorand Foundation. Marc Vanlerberghe, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer, is joined by the AF team, members of the community, and guests from the blockchain industry to discuss all things Algorand, blockchain, and Web3.
An original podcast by Algorand Foundation.
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Season 4: Ep 3 - Meet Algorand’s new CEO, William Herkelrath
Marc welcomes our new CEO, William Herkelrath. William shares his background, how he got into the blockchain space, and what he’s most excited about for Algorand going forward. Marc and William discuss Algorand’s post-quantum edge and Marc runs through rapid-fire questions at the end. Fred closes the episode with an ecosystem recap.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Algorand Foundation or its affiliates. Any discussion of products, companies, or integrations is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or a commitment by Algorand Foundation or its affiliates. This episode does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Any discussion of financial products, tokens, or assets is for informational purposes only. All third-party brands and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Mention of them does not imply affiliation or endorsement by the Algorand Foundation. Any statements about future plans or integrations are forward-looking and subject to change.
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25 Aug 2026
Season 4: Ep 2 - Who controls your AI agent? Introducing AC2
Algorand Foundation CSMO Marc Vanlerberghe and CTO Bruno Martins introduce AC2, the Agentic Communication and Control protocol built by Algorand. Marc and Bruno discuss agentic commerce and the trust challenges surrounding AI agents that led to the development of AC2. Bruno shares why the protocol was designed to give users more control over the actions agents take on their behalf. Bruno also shares a demo of AC2 in action, showing how users can communicate directly with an agent and approve actions without handing over control of their keys or credentials. At the end of the episode, Fred Estante, Head of DeFi, shares the latest from across the Algorand ecosystem, including updates on DeFi, x402 adoption, and upcoming changes to governance.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Algorand Foundation or its affiliates. Any discussion of products, companies, or integrations is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or a commitment by Algorand Foundation or its affiliates. This episode does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Any discussion of financial products, tokens, or assets is for informational purposes only. All third-party brands and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Mention of them does not imply affiliation or endorsement by the Algorand Foundation. Any statements about future plans or integrations are forward-looking and subject to change.
The use of agentic commerce involves risks, including potential fraud and identity verification issues. Users and merchants should ensure they are using verified agents and follow best practices for security and compliance.
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18 Aug 2026
Season 4: Ep 1 - What’s in the consensus upgrade: Algorand v5.0.0 with Bruno and JJ
Kicking off Season 4 of Verifiably Random, CSMO Marc Vanlerberghe sits down with Algorand CTO Bruno Martins and SVP of Protocol Engineering JJ to unpack the consensus upgrade, Algorand v5.0.0. Bruno shares an overview of native post-quantum accounts and an update on Algorand’s roadmap toward quantum resilience, plus why crypto-agility matters as new signature schemes emerge. JJ also explains the new resource-based pricing model and the update to the AVM that opens the door to bigger, more complex applications. Fred Estante, Head of DeFi, wraps the episode with an ecosystem update on what's new across Algorand.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Algorand Foundation or its affiliates. Any discussion of products, companies, or integrations is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or a commitment by Algorand Foundation or its affiliates. This episode does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Any discussion of financial products, tokens, or assets is for informational purposes only. All third-party brands and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Mention of them does not imply affiliation or endorsement by the Algorand Foundation. Any statements about future plans or integrations are forward-looking and subject to change.
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