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# Algorand

> Algorand uses a Byzantine agreement protocol to achieve instant finality and broad decentralization.

# Algorand

Algorand uses a Byzantine agreement protocol to achieve instant finality and broad decentralization.

**A pure proof-of-stake blockchain for fast, final transactions.**

Algorand uses a Byzantine agreement protocol to achieve instant finality and broad decentralization.

## Resource details

* **Organization:** Algorand Foundation
* **Category:** Layer 1
* **Difficulty:** intermediate
* **Official:** Yes
* **Editorial label:** Solid Reference

## Official resource

[Visit Algorand](https://algorand.foundation)

## Related knowledge

* [Ethereum.org](/generated/v2/resources/ethereum-org) — resource
* [Ethereum.org](/generated/v2/resources/ethereum-org) — related-resource
* [Stellar](/generated/v2/resources/stellar) — resource
* [Stellar](/generated/v2/resources/stellar) — related-resource

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**Canonical knowledge ID:** `resource:algorand`