Algorand cannot be mined in the traditional sense. Instead, Algorand utilises a different mechanism called Proof-of-Stake (PPoS) to obtain ALGO tokens. In the PPoS consensus algorithm, ALGO tokens are initially distributed through a Ditch auction, and new tokens are mined over time as rewards for token holders who participate in the consensus process. This approach aims to provide security, scalability, decentralisation while ensuring a fair distribution of tokens.