# Learn

A series of explainers and how-to guides to help you get started in the Algorand ecosystem and Web3.

## Articles

- [What is Falcon? A NIST-endorsed digital signature algorithm for quantum security](https://algorand.co/learn/what-is-falcon-a-nist-endorsed-digital-signature-algorithm-for-quantum-security) (June 18, 2026)
- [Atomic settlement in blockchain: What it takes to be ready for modern finance – and why Algorand is](https://algorand.co/learn/atomic-settlement-in-blockchain-what-it-takes-to-be-ready-for-modern-finance-and-why-algorand-is) (May 21, 2026)
- [What are the startup costs of building Web3 applications?](https://algorand.co/learn/startup-costs-of-building-web3-applications) (March 31, 2025)
- [What is a hackathon? ​​Guide​​ to Web3 hackathons in 2025](https://algorand.co/learn/what-is-a-hackathon-guide-to-web3-hackathons) (January 1, 2025)
- [Best practices for running Algorand validators in consensus](https://algorand.co/learn/best-practices-for-running-algorand-participation-nodes-in-consensus) (October 17, 2024)
- [How to Tokenize Real-World Assets](https://algorand.co/learn/how-to-tokenize-real-world-assets) (October 3, 2024)
- [Real World Assets and Crypto: How They Work Together](https://algorand.co/learn/real-world-assets-and-crypto-how-they-work-together) (October 3, 2024)
- [Real-World Asset Tokenization: A Comprehensive Guide](https://algorand.co/learn/real-world-asset-tokenization-a-comprehensive-guide) (October 3, 2024)
- [Real-World Asset Tokenization And the Benefits Blockchain Offers](https://algorand.co/learn/real-world-asset-tokenization-and-the-benefits-blockchain-offers) (October 3, 2024)
- [What is a DAO?](https://algorand.co/learn/what-is-a-dao) (June 21, 2024)
- [Blockchain developer bootcamps in 2025: A comprehensive guide](https://algorand.co/learn/blockchain-developer-bootcamps-guide) (March 22, 2024)
- [How to Become a Blockchain Developer in 2025: A Guide to Getting Started](https://algorand.co/learn/how-to-become-a-blockchain-developer) (February 21, 2024)

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## Algorand has led the industry in post-quantum security since 2022. And now, we've revealed a clear roadmap to achieving broad quantum resilience by 2027. Secure today. Ready for tomorrow.

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