Algorand Developer Portal

PyTeal — Writing Algorand Smart Contracts in Python

PyTeal is a python language binding for Algorand Smart Contracts (ASC) that abstracts away the complexities in writing smart contracts. PyTeal is provided as an open-source tool for the Algorand community. We invite you to try, use, and contribute to PyTeal if you are interested in developing and deploying ASC’s in Python.

Shumo Chu Algorand

Contribute to the Algorand Community and Earn Rewards

Last week we launched our new Developer Portal, with significant improvements to how developers can learn to use and implement applications on the Algorand blockchain. We are looking for developers to help us expand the content on this site, and the Algorand Foundation is rewarding those who do!

Jason Weathersby Algorand

How to Write Smart Contracts

This article summarizes the three primary ways you can build Algorand Smart Contracts.

Jason Weathersby Algorand

Contribute to the Algorand Developer Docs

The official Algorand Developer Documentation repository is now public and open to contributions. Read the contributing guide to get started.

Liz Baran Algorand

Verify Signatures and Signed Data within Algorand Smart Contracts

This article explains how to use the ed25519verify opcode in conjunction with the tealsign goal command.

Jason Weathersby Algorand

Smart Contract SDK Usage Updated to V2

The feature guide for accessing a TEAL program from an SDK is updated for V2. This guide contains SDK samples using TEAL programs with contract accounts or delegated signatures.

Russell Fustino Algorand

Leased Transactions: Securing Advanced Smart Contract Design

Certain smart contracts can benefit from defining a Lease parameter, which can provide security for exclusive transaction execution, mitigate fee variability, and enable long-running smart contracts. Learn when and how to use Leases in this article.

Ryan R. Fox Algorand

Using a Smart Contract for Advanced Approvals: Hierarchical Thresholds

Design and implement an escrow contract account using hierarchical threshold approvals to secure the corporate treasury.

Ryan R. Fox Algorand

Stateful Smart Contracts, Rekeying, and Fast Catchup

Stateful Smart Contracts, Rekeying, and Fast Catchup are brand new features that are now available to try on BetaNet. Learn more about what these features are and how to get started.

Liz Baran Algorand

Creating Stateful Algorand Smart Contracts in Python with PyTeal

Explore the new version of PyTeal and learn how to write a stateful smart contract in Python.

Jason Paulos Algorand

SDK Updates: Deploying Stateful Smart Contracts

Guided tour of SDK documentation focusing on stateful smart contract application development. Links to resources covering the basics thru building complete solutions.

Ryan R. Fox Algorand

Introducing Algorand’s Smart Contract Debugger

This article announces the release of the Teal Debugger.

Jason Weathersby Algorand

Connecting WebApps using AlgoSigner

This article highlights the AlgoSigner Chrome plugin and how it can be used to handle private keys and secret mnemonics without developers having to worry about them.

Ryan R. Fox Algorand

Linking Algorand Stateful and Stateless Smart Contracts

This article discussing linking stateful and stateless smart contracts and why it makes sense in many applications.

Jason Weathersby Algorand

Intro to Algorand Studio & Algorand VS Code Extension

This article introduces two developer tools by Obsidian Labs. The first is their Algorand Studio project and the second is their VS Code Extension. Both tools are used to work with Algorand and make building and testing transactions and smart contracts easier. Additionally, both can be used to run an Algorand node.