patrick.algo

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No it’s a damn package manager that will run any executable code attached to a dependency. Should be hard blocked. Disabled by default. Allow list only. Explicit hash. GitHub protection defaults that block changes except by owners. No clue why it hasn’t already been locked down. Start with using pnpm at least.

Published via OIDC trusted publishing btw. I hope this ends this absurd idea that OIDC is the silver bullet to supply chain issues.

Algorand has 2,800+ total nodes distributed across 81 countries worldwide. With 1,500+ actively participating in consensus, @Algorand is among the most globally distributed Layer 1 blockchains. This is what decentralized global infrastructure looks like.

@yabadoa @bryanrbeal AWS recommends you to spend more money? Shocker...

@bryanrbeal I call BS on this, post the talks if they exist. AWS well architected guidance highlights multi-region in detail. Your saying AWS specifically said this was unnecessary in talks they gave? They are very strict about staying on message. docs.aws.amazon.com/prescriptive-g…

In reality, Coinbase had been an AWS use case for years about how you supposedly don’t need multi-region or fail over with AWS because AWS is just so stable. Coinbase and AWS literally bragged about it in slides and on stages. AWS would show the Coinbase architecture to customers and say “see if you go with us and architect like Coinbase you’ll save money because you don’t need multi region like you do with other cloud providers.” Of course, that was all a crock.

@Fenjita86 @AlgoFamily @john_j279 @Ghettopigeons And crypto users. UK hates crypto. 😢

@AlgoFamily @john_j279 Would love to but only if it's in the UK and that would rule out 99% of the community... It would just be me and @Ghettopigeons 🤣

Hypothetically, if the Algorand community were to organize a IRL meetup, would you go? Trying to see what location more people could attend. Many of us miss the face to face interaction. This space is all about relationships. I miss seeing JHole rile up Patrick (TxnLabs), or chatting with FrugalBC, or getting wild w Andrew, or dancing with SJ, or hugging D13. Shall we start planning something for like a year or more out?

@bagels90 @nunyabizkness @wholemars Yeah, a lot of the mixes are hot garbage. Battling the dynamic compression loudness wars, one song at a time.

the new immersive sound max mode in the Tesla spring update sounds great! You can really hear the song come to life as you slide the slider up.

@nunyabizkness @wholemars Technically, it should already be tuned...

@wholemars You use the stock EQ balance eww 😆

Failed transactions aren't an option on Algorand. If a transaction is invalid, it's rejected before reaching the chain. No on-chain failures. No wasted fees. At scale, that can mean millions of dollars saved. That's what better blockchain infrastructure looks like.

@realBigBrainAI All BD ever shows is tiny, scripted, tidy little sequences and it’s all they’ve shown for YEARS. Show them actually doing something that isn’t a canned trick or ‘dancing video’ and for a real amount of time - all autonomous.

Years of reinforcement learning in one clip: Atlas pulls off a cartwheel-to-backflip combo with perfect balance.

@renefaurskov @JamesSurowiecki

@JamesSurowiecki But why? Do you read this and think that its the non-tech teams connecting the money and accounts etc? If so thats just so wrong to think that, quite the opposite.

The last thing you want to hear the CEO of a financial-services firm say is "Non-technical teams are now shipping production code."

The pools screener is now live on hay.app! 🏊 Scan for LP opportunities, add/remove liquidity, and farm rewards, all in one place. @tinymanorg pools and farming available now. @pact_fi support coming soon. 🌾

We're sorry about that security 'incident' and you losing everything. Joe from accounting is new at all this technical stuff but the AI let us down here. Janice from finance will be taking over and we'll do better in the future as we work to rebuild your trust in our world-class security.

This is an email I sent earlier today to all employees at Coinbase: Team, Today I’ve made the difficult decision to reduce the size of Coinbase by ~14%. I want to walk you through why we're doing this now, what it means for those affected, and how this positions us for the future. Why now Two forces are converging at the same time. We need to be front footed to respond to both. First, the market. Coinbase is well-capitalized, has diversified revenue streams, and is well-positioned to weather any storm. Crypto is also on the verge of the next wave of adoption, with stablecoins, prediction markets, tokenization, and more taking off. However, our business is still volatile from quarter to quarter. While we've managed through that cyclicality many times before and come out stronger on the other side, we’re currently in a down market and need to adjust our cost structure now so that we emerge from this period leaner, faster, and more efficient for our next phase of growth. Second, AI is changing how we work. Over the past year, I’ve watched engineers use AI to ship in days what used to take a team weeks. Non-technical teams are now shipping production code and many of our workflows are being automated. The pace of what's possible with a small, focused team has changed dramatically, and it's accelerating every day. All of this has led us to an inflection point, not just for Coinbase, but for every company. The biggest risk now is not taking action. We are adjusting early and deliberately to rebuild Coinbase to be lean, fast, and AI-native. We need to return to the speed and focus of our startup founding, with AI at our core. What this means To get there, we are not just reducing headcount and cutting costs, we’re fundamentally changing how we operate: rebuilding Coinbase as an intelligence, with humans around the edge aligning it. What does this mean in practice? - Fewer layers, faster decisions: We are flattening our org structure to 5 layers max below CEO/COO. Layers slow things down and create coordination tax. The future is small, high context teams that can move quickly. Leaders will own much more, with as many as 15+ direct reports. Fewer layers also means a leaner cost structure that is built to perform through all market cycles. - No pure managers: Every leader at Coinbase must also be a strong and active individual contributor. Managers should be like player-coaches, getting their hands dirty alongside their teams. - AI-native pods: We’ll be concentrating around AI-native talent who can manage fleets of agents to drive outsized impact. We’ll also be experimenting with reduced pod sizes, including “one person teams” with engineers, designers, and product managers all in one role. In short: AI is bringing a profound shift in how companies operate, and we’re reshaping Coinbase to lead in this new era. This is a new way of working, and we need to leverage AI across every facet of our jobs. To those who are affected I know there are real people behind these decisions — talented colleagues who have poured themselves into this company and our mission. To those of you who will be leaving: thank you. You’ve helped build Coinbase into what it is today, and I am sincerely grateful for everything you've done. All impacted team members will receive an email to their personal account in the next hour with more information, and an invitation to meet with an HRBP and a senior leader in your organization. Coinbase system access has been removed today. I know this feels sudden and harsh, but it is the only responsible choice given our duty to protect customer information. To those affected, we will be providing a comprehensive package to support you through this transition. US employees will receive a minimum of 16 weeks base pay (plus 2 weeks per year worked), their next equity vest, and 6 months of COBRA. Employees on a work visa will get extra transition support. Those outside of the US will receive similar support, based on local factors and subject to any consultation requirements. Coinbase prides itself on talent density. Our employees are among the most talented people in the world, and I have no doubt that your skills and experience will be highly sought after as you pursue your next chapters. How we move forward To the team that is staying, I know this is a difficult day. We’re saying goodbye to colleagues and friends you've been in the trenches with. But here’s what I want you to know as we move forward together: Over the past 13 years, we have weathered four crypto winters, gone public, and built the most trusted platform in our industry. We’ve made it this far by making hard decisions and by always staying focused on our mission. This time will be no different – nothing has changed about the long term outlook of our company or industry. And most importantly, our mission has never been more important for the world. Increasing economic freedom requires a new financial system, and we’re building it. The Coinbase that emerges from this will be more capable than ever to achieve our mission. Brian

Calling all xGovs! There are currently 11 live proposals on the xGov portal, with 10 ending in less than a week. Don't miss your chance to cast your vote. Help shape what gets built on Algorand! 🗳️

@yupi_asa I assume that’s @pact_fi Humble merged into it and payment may have been under humble name ?

Am I reading this right? Humble? Chris after boi and scamming millions already still getting checks when no one is using it. I thought it shut down

Algorand has been on fire lately: • @Google and @Coinbase both highlighted Algorand's post-quantum capabilities already live on mainnet • Millions of EVM users can now access Algorand dApps via their existing wallets, starting with @alphaarcade • Algorand now supported across the full x402 stack • SEC confirmed ALGO is a digital commodity • @Algorand protocol development and ecosystem growth are now unified under one roof • Algorand featured in @UNDP's latest report on real-world blockchain use cases • ALGO was added to Japan's JVCEA Green List for fast tracked exchange listings • @PeraAlgoWallet launched Shared Accounts • @FolksFinance brought cross-chain $WBTC & $WETH on Algorand • Algorand staking is now available on @Revolut • @Allbridge_io surpassed $1M+ stablecoins bridged to and from Algorand • @AlgoBharat surpassed 100 blockchain clubs across 100 universities in India

"If quantum computers start breaking cryptography a few years from now, don't you dare come to this blog and tell me that I failed to warn you. This post is your warning." Newly elected member of the US National Academy of Sciences and quantum computing professor Scott Aaronson, writing on his blog today. Google and Coinbase, amongst many others, have recognised Algorand's leading post-quantum work. Our Chief Scientific Officer @ChrisPeikert helped create Falcon, a cryptographic algorithm selected by NIST as a global standard for quantum resistance, which we run in production on Algorand today. Quantum-secure chain history since 2022. Quantum-secure transactions and accounts since 2025. We heard the warning years ago.

@universal_node Yeah - it's just another algorand account ultimately. Once we get it added to use-wallet[-ui] more formally then I'd expect we'll roll it out across haystack, nfd's, and reti.

@patrickbennett Can Reti be accessed through EVM wallets Patrick?

Fantastic job! Looking forward to getting it into use-wallet v5 for everyone to use! 🫡

@RhysSullivan @skeptrune 😘🤌

@skeptrune same reason bluesky / mastadon aren't

serious question: why is gitlab not mogging right now?

Made my first prediction on @alphaarcade using my @ethereum account on @MetaMask. Transferred 10 @USDC to @Algorand using @Allbridge_io. Picked a market, signed the transaction with my EVM keys. Done. No need to buy $ALGO. No need to download an Algorand wallet. Just me, Alpha Arcade, and MetaMask. Sweet!

Good news! Falcon doesn't need a large CPU or even a FPU, and even runs (experimentally) on Trezor HW Wallet!