Unveiling Algorand Storage Peculiarities

Blockchain technology has undergone rapid evolution since the advent of Bitcoin, giving rise to decentralized systems and digital currencies. Recently, Algorand blockchain has made significant progress in addressing scalability, security, and decentralization challenges inherent in traditional blockchain architectures. This paper explores how Algorand’s storage mechanisms work and their interplay with the novel features supported by Algorand smart contracts. Our experiments focus on the behavior of different storage types—Local, Global, and Box storage—analyzing aspects such as user access, data visibility, and the effects of update and deletion operations. The findings showcase Algorand’s adaptability, scalability, flexibility, and security, making it a compelling choice for developers and researchers. This research contributes to understanding Algorand’s storage dynamics, providing insights into its impact on the broader blockchain landscape.