Algorand’s Next Chapter: Staci Warden on U.S. Relocation, Regulation & Real-World Blockchain

In this episode of Blockchain Interviews, Ashton Addison sits down with Staci Warden, CEO of the Algorand Foundation, to explore where Algorand is headed and how blockchain infrastructure is evolving from experimentation toward foundational status. The conversation covers the Foundation’s relocation back to the United States, shifting regulatory dynamics, and why this moment could signal a more constructive phase for blockchain innovation in America. Staci also breaks down how blockchain can modernize payments, settlement, and record keeping, why verifiability matters for institutions and regulators, and where real-world impact is already happening in humanitarian aid and public sector use cases. From ecosystem growth priorities to long-term infrastructure vision, this interview examines what it will take for blockchain to become embedded in global financial systems over the next five years.