Algorand Foundation cuts 25% of workforce, citing macro and market pressures
The Algorand Foundation has laid off 25% of its workforce, citing macroeconomic environment and a broader crypto market downturn as reasons. The foundation stated this restructuring allows it to sustainably align resources with its long-term goals. This follows similar cuts at other crypto entities like the Hedera Foundation, Blockworks, and Crypto.com, the latter also pointing to AI disruption.
Community reaction was mixed, with some criticizing the foundation's leadership and spending. A transparency report noted the AF spent $12 million after selling millions of ALGO tokens, while a critic pointed to a lack of liquidity, users, and funding. Data confirms a significant decline in the chain's activity; its DeFi Total Value Locked (TVL) has halved since last year to under $40 million, and daily fees remain below $50. Consequently, the price of ALGO dropped roughly 10% amid a wider market pullback.
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