Algorand transitions from relay node architecture to peer-to-peer network
The Algorand Foundation has moved the network from a relay node architecture to a peer-to-peer (P2P) network. The Foundation described P2P as the most decentralized option and stated the goal of the transition is greater decentralization and network resilience.
The change was announced on December 10, 2025, in a post by the Foundation itself.
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