Algorand officially entered the multichain era. The launch of Native Token Transfers (NTT), powered by Wormhole and implemented by Folks Finance, now enables native Algorand tokens to move seamlessly between chains. Developers can issue multichain ASA and ARC200 tokens using familiar tools. Users can transfer assets without encountering complicated wrapping workflows. This upgrade marks a major step in expanding Algorand’s role in a connected, interoperable blockchain ecosystem.
Algorand is now natively multichain, through Wormhole NTT.
— Algorand Foundation (@AlgoFoundation) July 1, 2025
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Understanding NTT and Its Role
Native Token Transfers (NTT), developed by Wormhole, allow tokens to move between blockchains without creating wrapped versions. Traditional bridges often issue synthetic assets, which can cause confusion, security risks, and fragmented liquidity. NTT solves this by locking or burning the token on the source chain and minting or unlocking it on the destination, all while preserving the token’s original structure and metadata.
Wormhole’s decentralized Guardian network verifies each transfer, ensuring secure and tamper-proof execution. Tokens maintain a unified supply across chains, improving trust and usability. On Algorand, this means existing ASA and ARC200 tokens now work natively across 30+ chains without changing standards or requiring custom bridges. NTT simplifies multichain interaction for developers and users alike, while maintaining consistency, control, and clarity.
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How It Works on Algorand
The integration uses contracts deployed by Folks Finance that connect Algorand to Wormhole’s Guardian network. These validators verify cross-chain transfers and route messages securely between blockchains. The implementation supports Algorand Standard Assets (ASA) and ARC200 tokens, making it compatible with existing token standards. The process is non-custodial and happens directly at the protocol level within your Algorand wallet. Tokens can now move from Algorand to Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Avalanche, and other NTT-enabled chains—and back—without requiring new infrastructure or standards.
Impact for Builders
Algorand developers will now have direct access to multichain deployment workflows using familiar tooling like AlgoKit and existing SDKs. There is no need to rewrite token logic or use proprietary standards. Builders can deploy interoperable tokens directly from Algorand and integrate them into cross-chain DeFi applications. Liquidity can now be accessed and shared between chains. This opens the door to multichain yield strategies, multi-network governance tokens, and broader DeFi composability—all without adding significant development overhead.
Benefits for Users
The Algorand multichain NTT integration significantly improves the way users interact with digital assets across networks. Until now, moving tokens between blockchains often required using complex bridges or handling wrapped versions of assets. These steps introduced risk, confusion, and additional fees. With NTT live on Algorand, users no longer need to rely on wrapped tokens or unfamiliar token representations. Instead, they can transfer their native ASAs or ARC200 tokens directly across chains using secure, familiar interfaces.
This upgrade simplifies access to Algorand’s DeFi ecosystem. Users can now move funds from networks like Ethereum, BNB Chain, or Avalanche directly into Algorand without managing custom bridge tokens or intermediary wallets. Transferring value to and from Algorand becomes as intuitive as sending a transaction within a single chain. Wallets supporting NTT provide clear, user-friendly interfaces that automate the underlying process. This enables seamless movement of native tokens into Algorand-based protocols like Folks Finance, Tinyman, and Pact.
Just as importantly, users can now explore DeFi opportunities outside of Algorand without leaving their Algorand wallet environment. By supporting native multichain transfers, NTT allows tokens to participate in liquidity pools, lending protocols, and dApps on other networks—all while maintaining their original identity. Users retain control of their tokens and avoid confusion caused by wrapped or synthetic assets. This unified experience improves trust, usability, and access for the average user.
As more chains adopt NTT, retail users gain a powerful tool for navigating Web3. They can bridge capital between ecosystems quickly and securely, using tools they already understand. For those already active on Algorand, this means access to greater liquidity and more diverse opportunities. For new users, it lowers the barrier to enter the Algorand ecosystem without friction. In both cases, the result is a more connected and user-friendly experience across the broader multichain economy.
By the Numbers: Usage and Reach
Wormhole’s messaging protocol already secures over 1 billion cross-chain messages across 30+ blockchains. This infrastructure now supports Algorand-native tokens. Folks Finance, which built the integration, holds between $170 million and $255 million in total value locked (TVL) and supports more than 9,000 monthly users. These figures reflect Algorand’s active DeFi base and the potential for growth through cross-chain exposure. As liquidity moves more freely across chains, Algorand-based assets can now participate in deeper markets and more capital-efficient strategies.
Broader Ecosystem Alignment
This multichain upgrade aligns with Algorand’s broader strategy to support real-world applications and developer-friendly infrastructure. Through Wormhole, Algorand now interoperates directly with leading chains, including Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos, Arbitrum, and Optimism. Builders and users can now connect to these networks while using Algorand’s low fees and finality as a foundation. The NTT model supports both DeFi use cases and tokenized real-world assets, enabling broader adoption of projects like Lofty AI that rely on predictable and secure cross-chain flows.
Algorand Becomes Natively Interoperable
With the launch of Algorand multichain NTT, the network takes a major step forward in functionality and reach. Tokens issued on Algorand can now move securely and natively to other ecosystems using familiar standards. Builders gain direct access to cross-chain markets without writing complex bridging logic. Users benefit from easier, faster asset transfers without wrapped tokens. Folks Finance’s implementation, powered by Wormhole, establishes a robust, user-friendly foundation for Algorand’s multichain future.
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