Eligible established L1, but refreshed data still shows weak on-chain economics and limited moat
| Grade | Verdict | Score | Rank | Price | Market cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Speculative | Yellow | 51.7 / 100 | #25 of 203 | $0.0907 | $820M |
C | Speculative means: A small, deliberate bet. Size so a total loss is survivable. Frequently best left at zero.
Data as of Sep 15, 2026 — scores are re-evaluated daily and this snapshot refreshes on each site publish. The live app always shows current data.
Algorand is a Layer 1 blockchain and digital-currency platform built around Pure Proof-of-Stake, its stated version of proof-of-stake consensus. The network supports smart contracts and decentralized applications, and its profile highlights native Python support as an effort to make development more accessible. It is presented for uses including payments, digital identity, supply-chain tracking, financial services, asset tokenization, and enterprise applications. ALGO is the network’s associated token and participates in the platform’s digital-currency economy, although the supplied material does not specify every token function or its full value-capture design. Algorand’s distinct profile combines a named consensus approach, broad application ambitions, and a long-established Layer 1 identity. The available description does not establish current activity levels or explain how each proposed application operates on the network.
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