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Unleash the power of Algorand
Find everything you need to build applications powered by the Algorand blockchain in this developer portal.
Become an Algorand Developer
Follow our quick start guide to install Algorand’s developer toolkit and go from zero to deploying your "Hello, world" smart contract in mere minutes using TypeScript or Python pathways.
Run an Algorand node
Join the Algorand network with a validator node using accessible commodity hardware in a matter of minutes. Experience how easy it is to become a node-runner so you can participate in staking rewards, validate blocks, submit transactions, and read chain data.