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Algorand Foundation Unveils 2023 Plans at Decipher 22' Dubai

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The two-day event saw 2,000 in-person attendees gather in the global crypto hub of Dubai, bringing together an all-inclusive community of builders, founders, investors and strategic stakeholders working towards deciphering the future on the Algorand blockchain. The successful conclusion of Decipher, as announced by the Algorand Foundation, featured a number of hands-on sessions, networking opportunities and conversations exploring new use cases across the Web3.0 and DeFi space including stablecoins, digital identities, the creator economy and more.

Key Points: 
  • Algorand founder Silvio Micali and Algorand Foundation CEO Staci Warden were featured speakers representing Algorand, alongside over 130 industry leaders , including the likes of Napster CEO Jon Vlassopulos, Quantum Temple Founder Linda Adami, and Arrington Capital Founder Michael Arrington.
  • Support for USDC on Algorand (USDCa) was announced by the Algorand Foundation, to be supported on Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange platform.
  • The news of Algorand Foundation appointing Anil Kakani as its India Country Head, where he will lead the AlgoBharat initiative.
  • Creating a borderless global economy while highlighting inclusivity in a decentralised space is the key mission of the Algorand Foundation, fully supported by the Algorand blockchain.

Algorand Foundation Unveils 2023 Plans at Decipher 22' Dubai

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 7, 2022

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The two-day event saw 2,000 in-person attendees gather in the global crypto hub of Dubai, bringing together an all-inclusive community of builders, founders, investors and strategic stakeholders working towards deciphering the future on the Algorand blockchain. The successful conclusion of Decipher, as announced by the Algorand Foundation, featured a number of hands-on sessions, networking opportunities and conversations exploring new use cases across the Web3.0 and DeFi space including stablecoins, digital identities, the creator economy and more.

Key Points: 
  • Algorand founder Silvio Micali and Algorand Foundation CEO Staci Warden were featured speakers representing Algorand, alongside over 130 industry leaders , including the likes of Napster CEO Jon Vlassopulos, Quantum Temple Founder Linda Adami, and Arrington Capital Founder Michael Arrington.
  • Support for USDC on Algorand (USDCa) was announced by the Algorand Foundation, to be supported on Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange platform.
  • The news of Algorand Foundation appointing Anil Kakani as its India Country Head, where he will lead the AlgoBharat initiative.
  • Creating a borderless global economy while highlighting inclusivity in a decentralised space is the key mission of the Algorand Foundation, fully supported by the Algorand blockchain.

Algorand Foundation Wraps Up Second Annual Decipher Conference in Dubai

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Algorand Foundation today announced the successful conclusion of Decipher, its second annual live conference convening a global community of builders, businesses, and strategic stakeholders deciphering the future on the Algorand blockchain. Set in the global crypto hub of Dubai, the two-day event attracted more than 2,000 in-person guests, nearly four times the attendees from 2021. Decipher featured conversations, networking, and hands-on sessions exploring new use cases for DeFi, stablecoins, digital identity, Web3 applications, the creator economy and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Algorand Foundation today announced the successful conclusion of Decipher , its second annual live conference convening a global community of builders, businesses, and strategic stakeholders deciphering the future on the Algorand blockchain.
  • Announcements included:
    The Algorand Foundation's Head of Ecosystem Funding, Ryan Terribilini, introduced Algorand Ventures , a new program dedicated to providing funding and launch support to the best builders and investors in the Algorand ecosystem.
  • The Algorand Foundation announced support for USDC on Algorand (USDCa) on the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance.
  • The Algorand Foundation's mission is to enable an inclusive, decentralized, and borderless global economy based on the Algorand blockchain.

NANCY BAKER CAHILL & SOPHIA THE ROBOT: STONE SPEAKS

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

MIAMI and DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Borderless Capital is pleased to announce a historic collaboration between the artist Nancy Baker Cahill and Sophia the Robot on a monumental new AR artwork to launch during Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and the Decipher 2022 Conference in Dubai, November 28 - 30, 2022. The artwork will be listed for sale on Aorist starting Tuesday, November 29, and the sale will close on Sunday, December 4.

Key Points: 
  • STONE SPEAKSis narrative augmented reality (AR) artwork inspired by conversations between artist Nancy Baker Cahill and Sophia the Robot, Hanson Robotics' latest human-like robot, who was first activated in 2016.
  • In the spirit of Baker Cahill's previous monumental AR works, such as Mushroom Cloud and CORPUS, STONE SPEAKS appears overheadas a massive particle field representing the elements silicon and carbon.
  • The 1/1 NFT of this unique Augmented Reality artwork created between Baker Cahill and Sophia, will be available for sale through Aorist starting Tuesday, November 29.
  • Nancy Baker Cahill is an award-winning new media artist who examines systemic power, selfhood, and embodied consciousness through drawing and shared immersive space.

NANCY BAKER CAHILL & SOPHIA THE ROBOT: STONE SPEAKS

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 30, 2022

MIAMI and DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Borderless Capital is pleased to announce a historic collaboration between the artist Nancy Baker Cahill and Sophia the Robot on a monumental new AR artwork to launch during Art Basel Miami Beach 2022 and the Decipher 2022 Conference in Dubai, November 28 - 30, 2022. The artwork will be listed for sale on Aorist starting Tuesday, November 29, and the sale will close on Sunday, December 4.

Key Points: 
  • STONE SPEAKSis narrative augmented reality (AR) artwork inspired by conversations between artist Nancy Baker Cahill and Sophia the Robot, Hanson Robotics' latest human-like robot, who was first activated in 2016.
  • In the spirit of Baker Cahill's previous monumental AR works, such as Mushroom Cloud and CORPUS, STONE SPEAKS appears overheadas a massive particle field representing the elements silicon and carbon.
  • The 1/1 NFT of this unique Augmented Reality artwork created between Baker Cahill and Sophia, will be available for sale through Aorist starting Tuesday, November 29.
  • Nancy Baker Cahill is an award-winning new media artist who examines systemic power, selfhood, and embodied consciousness through drawing and shared immersive space.

Leading Art Auctioneer Christie's Features Algorand-Backed NFT in Upcoming Sale

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Monday, October 10, 2022

SINGAPORE, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Algorand Foundation, whose mission is to grow the ecosystem of Algorand, the carbon-negative Layer 1 blockchain invented by Turing Award winner and MIT professor Silvio Micali, is pleased to share that art auctioneer Christie's will feature Italian contemporary artist Andrea Bonaceto's AB Infinite 1 NFT artwork, built on the Algorand blockchain, in its upcoming auction. Christie's 20th / 21st century evening sale in London will take place during Frieze Week on October 13th.

Key Points: 
  • Christie's 20th / 21st century evening sale in London will take place during Frieze Week on October 13th.
  • "Christie's support of NFTs built on the Algorand blockchain demonstrates accelerating acceptance of digital art," said Shamir Ozery, Head of Web3 of the Algorand Foundation.
  • "I'm humbled to see AB Infinite 1 included in Christie's prestigious Evening Sale next to traditional art masterpieces," said artist Andrea Bonaceto.
  • Browse, bid, discover, and join us for the best of art and luxury at: www.christies.com or by downloading Christie's apps.

ClimateTrade Powers Carbon-Negative Blockchain Initiatives at Decipher and Art Basel

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Monday, November 29, 2021

MIAMI, Nov. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ClimateTrade, the leading blockchain-based climate marketplace ,is pioneering thedevelopment of carbon-negative blockchain use cases through several initiatives announced today at the Decipher conference.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Nov. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ClimateTrade, the leading blockchain-based climate marketplace ,is pioneering thedevelopment of carbon-negative blockchain use cases through several initiatives announced today at the Decipher conference.
  • The Green Treasury operates as a blockchain oracle, connecting Algorand's on-chain data with carbon impact information in real time.
  • The company is launching its first auction at Art Basel, an event happening concurrently with Decipher in Miami, with the Crossroadsexhibition.
  • With these initiatives, ClimateTrade shines a light on the need to decarbonise blockchain technology and NFTs, and positions itself as a strategic partner for the green blockchain movement.