Algorand is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain founded by Turing Award-winning cryptographer Silvio Micali. It uses Pure Proof of Stake (PPoS) consensus to achieve instant transaction finality, low fees, and exceptional scalability without compromising decentralization.
ALGO is the native cryptocurrency of the Algorand network. It is used to pay for transaction fees, participate in consensus through staking, and power the growing ecosystem of decentralized applications, DeFi protocols, and NFTs built on Algorand's carbon-negative infrastructure.
Zelcore is the easiest and most secure way to store and interact with Algorand:
You hold your keys, you control your ALGO. Zelcore is fully non-custodial.
Manage Algorand alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 1000+ other assets in one wallet.
Use Zelcore on desktop, mobile, and browser (Chrome, Firefox, Brave) with seamless sync between devices.
Experience Algorand's fast transactions with instant finality and minimal fees directly from your wallet.
Buy, sell, swap, and trade crypto directly from your wallet.
Multi-layer encryption and industry-leading security standards protect your funds.
Store ALGO securely in a non-custodial wallet.
Send & receive ALGO with instant finality and low fees.
Buy, Sell, and Swap ALGO for other cryptocurrencies directly inside Zelcore.
Access Algorand DeFi and explore the growing ecosystem of dApps on Algorand.
Track prices with real-time market data and portfolio insights.
Access Web3 and explore decentralized apps (dApps) across supported blockchains.
Download Zelcore - Available on iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux, and browser extensions (Chrome, Firefox, Brave).
Create your wallet - Non-custodial setup using BIP44 in just a few seconds.
Add Algorand – Start sending, receiving, and managing ALGO instantly.
Zelcore makes it easy to unlock the full potential of Algorand - all in one secure and powerful wallet.
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