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WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Build Real Things: Real-World Problems That Blockchain Actually Solves

How can blockchain provide banking to the unbanked or tokenize luxury real estate? See the real-world problems this technology is solving right now.

WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Build Real Things: Real-World Problems That Blockchain Actually Solves
#1about 3 minutes

Using blockchain for humanitarian aid in Afghanistan

The HesabPay project uses blockchain to create a payment network for underbanked populations facing cash shortages.

#2about 7 minutes

Understanding blockchain and its role in Web3

Blockchain is a decentralized, tamper-evident digital ledger that provides the infrastructure for Web3's focus on user ownership.

#3about 2 minutes

Locating blockchain on the Gartner Hype Cycle

Many blockchain technologies are moving past the "trough of disillusionment" and are now maturing towards the "plateau of productivity."

#4about 6 minutes

Key features and benefits of the Algorand blockchain

Algorand offers a quantum-secure, single-layer blockchain with instant finality, high throughput, low fees, and native platform features.

#5about 3 minutes

Introducing AlgoKit for Python and TypeScript developers

AlgoKit is a comprehensive toolset that simplifies development with a CLI, a compiler for Python/TypeScript to TEAL, and utility libraries.

#6about 9 minutes

Live demo of setting up and deploying a smart contract

A live coding demonstration shows how to initialize a project, review the Python smart contract code, and deploy it locally using AlgoKit.

#7about 3 minutes

Live demo of inspecting transactions with a block explorer

The local block explorer, Dora, allows developers to inspect transactions, accounts, and smart contract interactions on their local network.

#8about 9 minutes

Exploring real-world use cases and code examples

Review practical applications like payment networks and real estate tokenization, with code snippets for creating payments and assets.

#9about 5 minutes

The future of web payments and how to get started

Learn about the emerging trend of native HTTP-based payments and find resources like workshops and documentation to begin developing.

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