2026-01-15 02:25:11

The Algorand Foundation has announced a significant decision — relocating from Singapore back to the United States. The Foundation's CEO, Staci Warden, emphasized that this move is aimed at better focusing on core blockchain applications, including building instant global payment systems, enhancing the accessibility of financial products, and strengthening economic resilience. This wave of relocation is not an isolated case; previously, the Jito Foundation also moved from the Cayman Islands back to the United States, reflecting that an increasing number of Web3 foundations are seeking a more regulated operational environment. It seems that the change in geographical location actually signifies a rethinking of the long-term development path of public chain ecosystems.

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TxFailed

· 01-15 16:13

nah fr, the "regulatory arbitrage is dead" speedrun is actually wild to watch. algorand going back to the us after playing hopscotch with jurisdictions... technically speaking, this is just admitting the offshore playbook tanked harder than expected. like, saved you a few million in legal fees thinking singapore was the move, right?

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FrontRunFighter

· 01-15 02:50

ngl this is just regulatory theatre at this point. they're not moving for "core applications" lmao, they're running from the dark forest and hoping compliance armor actually works. been around long enough to know when a foundation's getting nervous about sec scrutiny.

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AirdropAutomaton

· 01-15 02:45

Forget it, I still have to obediently return to the US. Compliance is the way to go. What happened to decentralization? In the end, it still has to rely on the US regulatory framework. This wave of migration feels forced, not a voluntary choice. Jito just moved first, and ALGO followed right after. It really feels like just going through the motions. Compliance ≠ Innovation, but it seems there's no other choice right now. Oh my God, another reason for exit becomes "strategic adjustment." So, in a decentralized future, it still depends on a country's policies to support it? Irony.

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defi_detective

· 01-15 02:45

Running back to the US, is this really a desire to embrace regulation? The nice way to say it is core application, but in reality, it's still dealing with the SEC.

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ZKProofEnthusiast

· 01-15 02:36

I'm telling you, this wave of relocating back to the US is actually a signal of policy direction... Does it count as a compromise? Algo's move was a bit hasty, can it really accomplish anything? Another move towards the US, why does it feel like the entire ecosystem is surrendering? Wait, no, wouldn't normalization after this be more beneficial? Has anyone thought about that? Rather than just changing addresses, it's better to think about how to truly develop applications.

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