> Markdown version of [/@john-woods](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@john-woods). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # John Woods CTO at Algorand Foundation focused on decentralized computing and applied cryptography. ## About John Woods serves as CTO at the Algorand Foundation, where he focuses on the evolution of decentralized computing. Before this, he built core blockchain infrastructure as Chief Architect of Cardano at IOHK, and ran applied cryptography teams at ConsenSys and Informatica. He breaks down how decentralized systems actually work and why they are finally ready for mainstream development. His talks cover the shift toward accessible blockchain programming, specifically highlighting how native integrations for languages like Python and TypeScript are making these networks approachable for all developers. ## Past Sessions ### World Congress 2024 路 July 17, 2024 Berlin, Germany - [Why You Should Care About the Decentralized Computing Movement](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/999-why-you-should-care-about-the-decentralized-computing-movement) 路 30 min 路 馃帴 Watch recording - [Blockchain Beyond Crypto: Technology Unlocking Opportunities across Various Industries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/998-blockchain-beyond-crypto-technology-unlocking-opportunities-across-various-industries) 路 30 min 路 馃帴 Watch recording ## Videos - [Why You Should Care About the Decentralized Computing Movement](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/999-why-you-should-care-about-the-decentralized-computing-movement) 路 John Woods - [Blockchain Beyond Crypto: Technology Unlocking Opportunities across Various Industries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/998-blockchain-beyond-crypto-technology-unlocking-opportunities-across-various-industries) 路 Arthur Breitman, John Woods, Vicktoria Klich ## WeAreDevelopers LIVE - [Future-Proofing FinTech With Blockchain Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/808-future-proofing-fintech-with-blockchain-technology) 路 John Woods