WeAreDevelopers LIVE – Building on Algorand: Real Projects and Developer Tools

What if you could build on the blockchain using languages you already know, like Python and TypeScript?

#1about 5 minutes

Introducing Algorand and its developer-friendly smart contracts

Algorand Foundation's Astha Yadav explains the L1 blockchain's pure proof-of-stake consensus and its use of Python and TypeScript to lower the barrier for developers.

#2about 6 minutes

Understanding the security risks of AI-generated code

AI-written code can introduce vulnerabilities due to a lack of context, while AI-powered browsers create new attack surfaces like prompt injection in images.

#3about 5 minutes

How AI browsers bypass paywalls and ad blockers

New AI-powered browsers are designed to circumvent paywalls and ad blockers, raising concerns about unauthorized payments when integrated with digital wallets.

#4about 5 minutes

Assessing the current limitations of AI in software development

The initial hype for AI-assisted coding is fading as developers face challenges like low-quality, AI-generated pull requests that spam open-source projects.

#5about 6 minutes

Exploring web development quirks and creative AI failures

A look at unusual web platform behaviors, such as a Chromium bug in `document.title` and the `typeof NaN` oddity in JavaScript, alongside amusing AI generation failures.

#6about 6 minutes

Reviewing new developer tools and comparing AI image models

An overview of useful tools like a heat map diff for code reviews and a search engine for AI images, plus a side-by-side comparison of different generative AI model outputs.

#7about 5 minutes

A deep dive into the Algorand protocol specifications

The Algorand specifications provide a comprehensive guide to the protocol's architecture, consensus mechanism, and node operations for researchers and advanced developers.

#8about 6 minutes

How to start building applications on the Algorand blockchain

Developers can begin building on Algorand using the AlgoKit toolkit to bootstrap projects and the AlgoLand platform for a gamified learning experience.

#9about 4 minutes

Using blockchain to solve real-world problems through hackathons

Hackathons are a powerful way to generate practical blockchain solutions for local issues, such as managing road taxes or creating halal certification systems.

#10about 7 minutes

Exploring Algorand's advanced tooling and payment standards

An overview of the PyTeal TS compiler for TypeScript smart contracts, the X402 chain-agnostic payment standard, and the Intermezzo solution for abstracting blockchain complexity.

#11about 4 minutes

A call for developers to build and innovate on Algorand

Developers are encouraged to experiment with Algorand's tools, provide feedback, and build new applications for DeFi, enterprise, and AI integrations.