Algorand can be bought on the following exchanges:

Coinbase

Binance

OKEx

Kraken

Huobi

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Algorand employs a kind of Proof-of-Stake known as Pure Proof-of-Stake (PPoS). PPoS is a highly democratized PoS consensus method with a minimal staking requirement for network participation and security: only one ALGO token is required to join. In comparison, Ethereum 2.0 needs a minimum stake of 32 ether (ETH), a substantially higher barrier to entry for consumers.

A low minimum staking requirement, on the other hand, may have a negative impact on network security since network users may be less inclined to behave properly when they do not have a significant value staked in the network.

Validator nodes are chosen at random in Pure Proof-of-Stake networks to confirm the transaction data in a block. The Algorand PPoS consensus method employs a two-phase block manufacturing procedure that includes proposing and voting.

By staking ALGO and establishing a valid participation key, every member of the Algorand network can participate in the proposing and voting procedure. A relay node is a form of Algorand network node that facilitates communication among participation nodes but does not actively engage in proposing or voting.

ALGO is the native coin of Algorand and a key component of its network topology. The benefits provided to validators for creating blocks are divided and dispersed among all coin holders, rather than being awarded just to block producers, as part of Algorand's unique protocol architecture.

The distribution of rewards occurs around every 10 minutes. It is meant to encourage people to join the Algorand staking platform and smoothen the route to decentralization.

To make things easier, users are not required to lock their coins as part of the block manufacturing and validation process. If they want to earn incentives, they may simply keep ALGO its official non-custodial wallet, named MyAlgo Wallet. In this regard, Algorand has reached near automation, since stakeholders can hold ALGO while also supporting the network.