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==Introduction to Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) Blockchain==


The [[Introduction_to_ICP | Internet Computer]] is a general-purpose blockchain that hosts canister smart contracts. It is designed to provide a World Computer that can replace traditional IT and host a new generation of Web 3.0 services and applications that run solely from the blockchain, without the need for traditional IT. It can also play the role of Web 3.0 orchestrator, by interacting with other blockchains.

It has a completely unique design that reflects a ground-up rethink of blockchain architecture and the application of modern cryptography, [https://web.archive.org/web/20150914013643/http://dfinity.io/ which can be traced back to 2015]. It was built by the largest [https://dfinity.org/team ongoing R&D effort in crypto], which has employed many notable cryptographers, computer science researchers and engineers. The blockchain underwent genesis in May 2021 and became part of the public internet.

See more at [[Introduction to ICP]].

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==Main Sections ==


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<span>'''Overview''': ICP Blockchain and ICP Ecosystem</span>
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* [[Introduction to ICP]] blockchain
* [[Popular Explainers of ICP |Popular explainers of ICP]] blockchain
* [https://internetcomputer.org internetcomputer.org website]
* [https://dashboard.internetcomputer.org ICP Network Dashboard]
* [[Web3: The bull case for the Internet Computer]]
* [[ICP Ecosystem Stats |ICP ecosystem stats]]
* [[ICP Community |ICP community]]
* [[ICP Tokenomics |ICP tokenomics]]
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<span>'''For Users''': Getting Started with ICP</span>
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<div id="mainpage-users" title="Users" class="items">
* Aquire an [[Internet Identity]] (not necessary, but highly recommended)
* [[Tutorials for acquiring, managing, and staking ICP |Managing and staking ICP tokens]]
* [https://internetcomputer.org/ecosystem/ Examples of ICP smart contracts and dapps]
* [[Support Center|DFINITY support center]]
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<span>'''For Developers''': Building ICP Smart Contracts</span>
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<div id="mainpage-devs" title="Developers" class="items">
* [https://internetcomputer.org/docs/current/home Developer Documentation]
* [https://forum.dfinity.org/t/announcing-technical-working-groups/11781 Technical working groups]
* Launching an [[Service Nervous System (SNS) |SNS]] DAO
* Smart contracts with [[Bitcoin integration]]
* [[The Internet Computer for Ethereum Developers |ICP for Ethereum developers]]
* [https://forum.dfinity.org/ Developer forum] for ICP developers.
* [[CommunityTutorials|Community Tutorials]]
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<span>'''For Node Providers''': Joining ICP Network</span>
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<div id="mainpage-help-contribute" title="Support and Contributing" class="items">
*[[Node Provider Documentation]]
*[[Node Provider Roadmap]]
*[[Node Provider Troubleshooting]]
* Status of the network on [https://dashboard.internetcomputer.org ICP Dashboard]
* [[Node Provider Matrix channel|IC Node Provider Matrix channel]]
* ICP is a [[Sovereign Network]] using [[Deterministic Decentralization]] with [[Proof of Useful Work]] consensus
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<span>'''For ICP Community''': Participating in ICP</span>
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<div id="mainpage-help-contribute" title="Support and Contributing" class=" items">
* [[Governance of the Internet Computer |ICP governance]]
* [[Contributing to the wiki]]
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<span>'''For ICP Researchers''': Deep Dive into ICP</span>
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* [https://eprint.iacr.org/2022/087 "Internet Computer for Geeks" white paper]
* [[IC architecture overview]]
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/dfinity/comments/ozboyi/megathread_technical_amas/ Technical AMAs on Reddit by different IC and DFINITY teams]
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<strong>Want to contribute to the IC Wiki? See [[Contributing_to_the_wiki |here]] </strong>
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==Introduction to Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) Blockchain==


The [[Introduction_to_ICP | Internet Computer]] is a general-purpose blockchain that hosts canister smart contracts. It is designed to provide a World Computer that can replace traditional IT and host a new generation of Web 3.0 services and applications that run solely from the blockchain, without the need for traditional IT. It can also play the role of Web 3.0 orchestrator, by interacting with other blockchains.

It has a completely unique design that reflects a ground-up rethink of blockchain architecture and the application of modern cryptography, [https://web.archive.org/web/20150914013643/http://dfinity.io/ which can be traced back to 2015]. It was built by the largest [https://dfinity.org/team ongoing R&D effort in crypto], which has employed many notable cryptographers, computer science researchers and engineers. The blockchain underwent genesis in May 2021 and became part of the public internet.

See more at [[Introduction to ICP]].

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==Main Sections ==


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<h3>

<span>'''Overview''': ICP Blockchain and ICP Ecosystem</span>
</h3>
<div id="mainpage-users" title="Users" class="items">
* [[Introduction to ICP]] blockchain
* [[Popular Explainers of ICP |Popular explainers of ICP]] blockchain
* [https://internetcomputer.org internetcomputer.org website]
* [https://dashboard.internetcomputer.org ICP Network Dashboard]
* [[Web3: The bull case for the Internet Computer]]
* [[ICP Ecosystem Stats |ICP ecosystem stats]]
* [[ICP Community |ICP community]]
* [[ICP Tokenomics |ICP tokenomics]]
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<span>'''For Users''': Getting Started with ICP</span>
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<div id="mainpage-users" title="Users" class="items">
* Aquire an [[Internet Identity]] (not necessary, but highly recommended)
* [[Tutorials for acquiring, managing, and staking ICP |Managing and staking ICP tokens]]
* [https://internetcomputer.org/ecosystem/ Examples of ICP smart contracts and dapps]
* [[Support Center|DFINITY support center]]
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<span>'''For Developers''': Building ICP Smart Contracts</span>
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* [https://internetcomputer.org/docs/current/home Developer Documentation]
* [https://forum.dfinity.org/t/announcing-technical-working-groups/11781 Technical working groups]
* Launching an [[Service Nervous System (SNS) |SNS]] DAO
* Smart contracts with [[Bitcoin integration]]
* [[The Internet Computer for Ethereum Developers |ICP for Ethereum developers]]
* [https://forum.dfinity.org/ Developer forum] for ICP developers.
* [[CommunityTutorials|Community Tutorials]]
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<span>'''For Node Providers''': Joining ICP Network</span>
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<div id="mainpage-help-contribute" title="Support and Contributing" class="items">
*[[Node Provider Documentation]]
*[[Node Provider Roadmap]]
*[[Node Provider Troubleshooting]]
* Status of the network on [https://dashboard.internetcomputer.org ICP Dashboard]
* [[Node Provider Matrix channel|IC Node Provider Matrix channel]]
* ICP is a [[Sovereign Network]] using [[Deterministic Decentralization]] with [[Proof of Useful Work]] consensus
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<span>'''For ICP Community''': Participating in ICP</span>
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<div id="mainpage-help-contribute" title="Support and Contributing" class=" items">
* [[Technical Working Groups]]
* [[Governance of the Internet Computer |ICP governance]]
* [[Contributing to the wiki]]
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<span>'''For ICP Researchers''': Deep Dive into ICP</span>
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<div id="mainpage-researchers" title="Deep Dive into ICP" class=" items">
* [https://eprint.iacr.org/2022/087 "Internet Computer for Geeks" white paper]
* [[IC architecture overview]]
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/dfinity/comments/ozboyi/megathread_technical_amas/ Technical AMAs on Reddit by different IC and DFINITY teams]
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<strong>Want to contribute to the IC Wiki? See [[Contributing_to_the_wiki |here]] </strong>
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Governance

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Education

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== Working Group Topic: Education ==

* Lead: [https://forum.dfinity.org/u/seb Seb Thuillier]
* Coordinator: [https://forum.dfinity.org/u/cryptoschindler Moritz Fuller]
* Cadence: Weekly on Thursday at 3:30pm UTC
* Discord Channel: [https://discord.com/channels/748416164832608337/1039505925616181269 Education]
* [https://forum.dfinity.org/t/technical-working-group-education/16463 Forum Thread]
* [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KrCdcZ_zQss-a_JXHhQm1jqaVRXI0Y78 Working Group Google Drive]

==== Zoom Meeting Details ====
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81416606621?pwd=YTZDVlljK0NOb0RaZWRqcVJyVGFJQT09

Meeting ID: 814 1660 6621

Passcode: a9Av9b

==== Description ====

The goal of this group is to provide a place for collaboration, discussion and planning of initiatives that are connected with education about the Internet Computer and its ecosystem.

Scalability & Performance

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== Working Group Topic: Scalability & Performance ==

* DFINITY lead: [https://forum.dfinity.org/u/abk Adam Bratschi-Kaye]
* Cadence: Monthly on the third Thursday of every month at 5:30pm CET
* Discord Channel: [https://discord.com/channels/748416164832608337/994942091463512175 Scalability]
* [https://forum.dfinity.org/t/technical-working-group-scalability-performance/14265 Forum Thread]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/11L9_MvoW12JTWH71T6i3ULskjj9b3Gec0oBPVR83ZsE Meeting Notes with links to Recordings]

First meeting: July 21, 2022 at 5:30pm CET

==== Zoom Meeting Details ====
https://dfinity.zoom.us/j/98492107298?pwd=QlJQNnU5SmhKY01vbTRkYlEyZ2Rzdz09

Meeting ID: 984 9210 7298<br>

Passcode: 806912

==== Description ====

The Internet Computer provides a unique blockchain platform for decentralized applications. The actor model allows parallel execution of code in a given subnet and the IC can scale horizontally by adding more subnets. Already today, this allows the building of decentralized applications using smart contracts that aren't possible on other blockchains. However, these are still early days for the Internet Computer, and design patterns for building decentralized applications on a global scale are only starting to emerge. The Internet Computer itself is also continuously maturing with performance improvements, new features, and better tooling. The goal of this working group is to foster a regular exchange between R&D at DFINITY and application developers with the following focus:

* Updates on the relevant R&D roadmap and presentation of ideas
* Collecting and discussing pain points of application developers
* Identification and sharing of best practices and design patterns for building applications on the IC

Developer Tooling

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== Working Group Topic: Developer Tooling ==

* DFINITY lead: [https://forum.dfinity.org/u/dfx-json Jason Ibrahim]
* Coordinator: [https://forum.dfinity.org/u/domwoe Dominic Wörner]
* Cadence: Monthly on the first Thursday of every month at 7pm CET
* Discord Channel: [https://discord.com/channels/748416164832608337/976871731245490237 Developer Tooling]
* [https://forum.dfinity.org/t/technical-working-group-developer-tooling/11941 Forum Thread]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IRfsi3ojNuoctFvZEmLOsYUAH5E2CBSuctxuJvA5M1U Meeting Notes with Link to Recording]

* First meeting: April 5, 2022 at 7:00pm CET

==== Zoom Meeting Details ====

https://dfinity.zoom.us/j/98865672859?pwd=UXorcDNQQzl3Tk5rVTVmRW5lYXdEQT09

Meeting ID: 988 6567 2859<br>

Passcode: 075319

Staking for dummies

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There are many options for staking. This is considered among the easiest way to stake.

[https://support.dfinity.org/hc/en-us/articles/6646999699860-How-do-I-stake-ICP-utility-tokens- Link] to Video

1. [[Tutorials_for_acquiring,_managing,_and_staking_ICP#Acquire_ICP|Acquiring ICP]]

2. [[How_to_create_an_Internet_Identity | Create an Internet Identity]]

3. [[ICP_custody_with_NNS_frontend_dapp|Custody with NNS frontend dapp]]

4. [[ICP_staking_with_NNS_frontend_dapp|Staking with NNS frontend dapp]]

5. [[ICP_voting_with_NNS_frontend_dapp|Voting with NNS frontend dapp]]

6. [[ICP_voting_with_NNS_frontend_dapp]]

[[Tutorials_for_acquiring,_managing,_and_staking_ICP | Go back]] to tutorials.

Governance

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== Working Group Topic: Governance ==

* Cadence: on request
* Link to Thread on Forum: https://forum.dfinity.org/t/technical-working-group-governance/15584
* Discord Channel: [https://discord.com/channels/748416164832608337/1019967886749601823 Discord Governance channel]

==== Calendar ====
[https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y19jazBncjc5YmtnY29vaWNuMXA4N21vMWVyb0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t Calendar link (all working groups)]

[[https://wiki.internetcomputer.org/wiki/Internet_Computer_wiki#Technical_Working_Groups|go back to overview]]

Governance

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Governance

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== Working Group Topic: Governance ==

* Cadence: on request
* Link to Thread on Forum: https://forum.dfinity.org/t/technical-working-group-governance/15584
* Discord Channel: [https://discord.com/channels/748416164832608337/1019967886749601823 Discord Governance channel]

==== Calendar ====
[https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y19jazBncjc5YmtnY29vaWNuMXA4N21vMWVyb0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t Calendar link (all working groups)]
[https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=c_ck0gr79bkgcooicn1p87mo1ero@group.calendar.google.com Public Calendar Link]

Governance

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Emma.peretti: Created page with " Topic: Governance Leadership: @bjoernek, @brutoshi , @lastmjs Coordinator: @emmaperetti [https://discord.com/channels/748416164832608337/1019967886749601823 Discord Governanc..."

Topic: Governance
Leadership: @bjoernek, @brutoshi , @lastmjs
Coordinator: @emmaperetti
[https://discord.com/channels/748416164832608337/1019967886749601823 Discord Governance channel]
First meeting: September 29 2022 on Zoom, see the [https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y19jazBncjc5YmtnY29vaWNuMXA4N21vMWVyb0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t calendar]
[https://github.com/dfinity/wg-governance Github Repo]

Internet Computer wiki

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==Welcome!==

This is a general source of information about the '''Internet Computer (IC)''', the world's fastest and most powerful blockchain network<ref>https://medium.com/dfinity/the-internet-computers-transaction-speed-and-finality-outpace-other-l1-blockchains-8e7d25e4b2ef</ref>. Created for and by the IC community, topics vary from cryptography, network governance, user experience, tokenomics, developer tutorials and more.

==Introduction to the Internet Computer==
The Internet Computer is a general-purpose blockchain that hosts [[canister smart contract]]s. It is designed to [[Replace traditional IT with a World Computer|provide a World Computer that can replace traditional IT]] and host a new generation of [[Web3:_The_bull_case_for_the_Internet_Computer|Web3]] services and applications that run solely from the blockchain, without the need for traditional IT. It can also play the role of Web3 orchestrator, by interacting with traditional blockchains.

It has a completely unique design that reflects a ground-up rethink of blockchain architecture and the application of modern cryptography, [https://web.archive.org/web/20150914013643/http://dfinity.io/ which can be traced back to 2015]. It was built by the largest [https://dfinity.org/team ongoing R&D effort in crypto], which has employed many notable cryptographers, computer science researchers and engineers. The blockchain underwent genesis in May 2021 and became part of the public internet.

The Internet Computer blockchain's protocols leverage novel [[chain key cryptography]] to combine multiple [[Limitless_Scaling#Subnet Architecture|subnet blockchains]] into a single blockchain. This allows it to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scalability#Horizontal_(scale_out)_and_vertical_scaling_(scale_up) horizontally scale] the total volume of hosted [[canister smart contract]], and their computations and data, without limit. These smart contracts run at web speed, and with web-levels of efficiency, and uniquely, thanks to the blockchain architecture enabled by chain key crypto, can process HTTP requests and directly and securely serve interactive web experiences to the end-users of web3 services, without need for trusted intermediaries (whereas on other blockchains, the web experience users interact with is generally built on centralized, insecure and trusted servers or cloud computing services).

Through these kinds of unique capabilities, the Internet Computer provides a platform that can be used to build mass market web3 services that run 100% on-chain, without any need for traditional IT, such as web servers and databases running on cloud computing services. The longer-term objective is that the Internet Computer will completely replace traditional IT, creating a ''blockchain singularity'', in which everything runs fully on-chain in powerful new forms where it is unstoppable and cannot be hacked.

The development of the Internet Computer has heralded numerous notable technological developments, such as [[chain key cryptography]] and programming languages such as [https://wiki.internetcomputer.org/wiki/Motoko Motoko]. In another notable advance, the Internet Computer hosts an advanced [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decentralized_autonomous_organization DAO] within its protocols, called the [[Network Nervous System]], which provides the community with direct control over network governance, and can upgrade the protocol running on its network nodes, without requiring the network to fork. The network's utility token is ICP (see [[Roles of the ICP utility token]]).

A recent new technological advance has extended the Internet Computer's [[chain key cryptography]] protocols. This has enabled smart contracts hosted on the Internet Computer to directly interact with other blockchains, without need for dangerous centrally-controlled bridges or wrapping (see [[trustless multi-chain web3 using the IC]], and [[Extend Bitcoin, Ethereum and other blockchains|extending Bitcoin, Ethereum and other blockchains]]).

For example, a canister smart contract hosted on the Internet Computer can create bitcoin addresses, and directly send and receive bitcoins on the Bitcoin ledger as though it were hosted by the Bitcoin network itself. This is possible because chain key crypto enables blockchains to create public "chain keys", for which their nodes can create corresponding signatures. Recent work has now made it possible to create ECDSA chain keys. Since [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliptic_Curve_Digital_Signature_Algorithm ECDSA] is the signature scheme used by most other blockchains, this means the Internet Computer can create TX on other blockchains.

Future work will enable its smart contracts to directly interact with other important blockchains such as [https://ethereum.org/en/ Ethereum]. This also leverages other important features such as [[HTTPS outcalls]]. As a consequence, many believe that the Internet Computer will play the role of an orchestration layer that combines different blockchains in the web3 environment, and helps combine them with off-chain services and systems, such as Web 2.0 services and enterprise systems, in a trustless way.

===Popular places to start===
* '''The Internet Computer project website (hosted on the IC): [https://internetcomputer.org/ internetcomputer.org]'''
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfM3I8pudFs&t=327s Internet Computer overview video from 2022 IC hackathon]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfM3I8pudFs June 2022 IC hackathon, full launch video]
* [https://internetcomputer.org/icig.pdf Internet Computer Infographic (PDF)]

* [[Glossary]]

===For a general audience===
* [[Internet Computer overview]]
* [[Internet Computer vision]]
* [https://internetcomputer.org/roadmap/ Internet Computer roadmap]

===For a more technical audience===
* [https://eprint.iacr.org/2022/087 "Internet Computer for Geeks" paper]
* [[IC architecture overview]]
* The [https://internetcomputer.org/howitworks "How it works" series] with videos and in-depth articles on various topics.
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/dfinity/comments/ozboyi/megathread_technical_amas/ Technical AMAs on Reddit by different IC and DFINITY teams]

== Internet Identity Introduction ==
One of the core benefits of building on the Internet Computer is that end users do not need to pay fees or use tokens to access and use dapps. As an alternative to authenticating from a wallet, users can authenticate with an Internet Identity. Learn more information about Internet Identity (II), a blockchain authentication framework supported by the Internet Computer:

* [[What is Internet Identity]]
* [[How to create an Internet Identity]]
* [[Internet Identity technical overview]]
* [https://identity.ic0.app/ Internet Identity dapp]

==IC for Dapp Users ==

If you use or are interested in using dapps on the Internet Computer, this section will help you understand the user experience benefits of the IC, how to use Internet Identity, or find more IC dapps.

Examples:
* [[Introduction to the Internet Computer for dapp users]]
* [[Index of dapps on the Internet Computer]]

See more in [[Internet Computer for dapp users]]

== IC for ICP Token-holders, Stakers, and Neuron Holders==

The Internet Computer is governed by on-chain governance system called the Network Nervous System (NNS). To participate on governance, users need to stake ICP tokens. This section will explain how the NNS works, ICP tokens, staking, and options for managing one's ICP.

Examples:
* [[ICP token]]
* [[Tutorials for acquiring, managing, and staking ICP]]
* [[Staking, voting and rewards]]
* [[Governance of the Internet Computer]]
* [[Network Nervous System]]
* [[Total supply, circulating supply, and staked_ICP]]
* [[NNS neuron operations related to maturity]]

See more in [[Internet_Computer_token-holders,_investors_and_neuron_holders|Internet Computer token-holders, investors, and neuron holders]].

== IC for Smart Contract and Dapp Developers ==

The Internet Computer (IC) is a new platform for executing smart contracts. This section contains information for developers, including links to documentation, developer forums, and relevant dashboards.

Examples:
* [[Canisters (dapps/smart contracts)]]
* [https://smartcontracts.org/ Developer documentation on smartcontract.org]
* [https://forum.dfinity.org/ IC community developer forum]


* [[Bitcoin integration]]
* [[SNS Tokenization Considerations]]
* [[Web Speed]]
* [[Web Serving]]
* [[Limitless Scaling]]
* [[Users interact with dapps without tokens]]
* [[Parallelism]]
* [[Error Codes returned by Internet Computer]]

If you've been programming smart contracts on Ethereum before, you should read [[The Internet Computer for Ethereum Developers]].

See more in [[Internet Computer for smart contract and dapp developers]].

== IC for the Curious, Researchers and Blockchain Enthusiasts ==

This section is for those interested in how the Internet Computer works under the hood. It touches many different subject areas from cryptography, consensus protocols, virtual machines, operating systems, networking, distributed systems, etc.

Examples:
* [https://internetcomputer.org/howitworks/ How the Internet Computer Works]
* [https://dashboard.internetcomputer.org/ Internet Computer dashboard]
* [[Internet Computer performance]]
* [[DFINITY Foundation]]
* [[Bitcoin integration]]
* [[Third-party security audits]]
* [[Networking]]
* [[Replicated state structure]]
* [[New Subnet Creation]]
* [[Catch-Up Package]]
* [[Summary Block]]
* [[ICP technical design documents]]

== For Node Providers ==
Node providers invest in and operate node hardware, which powers the Internet Computer with processing and storage capacity. Running these nodes in data centers provides the high performance and the cost-effectiveness of the Internet Computer. Every node provider is allowed a limited amount of nodes.
* [[Node Provider Onboarding]]
* [[Gen-2 Data Center runbook]]
* [[Gen-2 Network Requirements]]
* [[IC OS Installation Runbook - Dell Poweredge]]
* [[IC OS Installation Runbook - Supermicro]]
* [[Possible Node Onboarding Errors]]
* [[Storage Runbook]]
* [[Node rewards]]
* [[Node Provider Remuneration]]
* [[Node Provider Self-declaration]]

== Technical Working Groups ==
* [[Identity & Authentication]]
* [[Developer Tooling]]
* [[Ledger & Tokenization]]
* [[Scalability & Performance]]
* [[Education]]
* [[Governance]]

== FAQs, Tutorials, and How-tos==
Tutorials are guided introductions to user stories, intended for first-time users and characterized by a shallow learning curve. How-Tos are step-by-step instructions for specific, narrow goals.

===FAQs===
* [[FAQ]]

===Best Practices===
Example:
* [[Managing ICP holdings]]
* [[Managing Internet Identity]]
* [[Maximizing Voting and NNS Rewards]]
See more in [[Best Practices]]

=== Tutorials ===
Example:
* [[Tutorials for acquiring, managing, and staking ICP]]
* [[How-To: Claim neurons for seed participants]]
* [[How-To: Create an NNS motion proposal]]
* [[How-To: Set your neuron to follow another neuron]]
* [[How-To: Updating neuron following via quill]]
* [[How-To: SNS tokenomics configuration]]

See more in [[How-Tos]].

==Contributing to the Wiki==

=== How to contribute ===
Anyone can read the wiki. You can also edit pages, all you need to do is [https://wiki.internetcomputer.org/wiki/Special:CreateAccount create an account]. See more in [[Contributing to the wiki]].

==See Also==
* '''The Internet Computer project website (hosted on the IC): [https://internetcomputer.org/ internetcomputer.org]'''

Staking for dummies

2023-02-06T12:08:33Z

Emma.peretti:

There are many options for staking. This is considered among the easiest way to stake.

1. [[Tutorials_for_acquiring,_managing,_and_staking_ICP#Acquire_ICP|Acquiring ICP]]

2. [[How_to_create_an_Internet_Identity | Create an Internet Identity]]

3. [[ICP_custody_with_NNS_frontend_dapp|Custody with NNS frontend dapp]]

4. [[ICP_staking_with_NNS_frontend_dapp|Staking with NNS frontend dapp]]

5. [[ICP_voting_with_NNS_frontend_dapp|Voting with NNS frontend dapp]]

6. [[ICP_voting_with_NNS_frontend_dapp]]

[[Tutorials_for_acquiring,_managing,_and_staking_ICP | Go back]] to tutorials.

Tutorials for acquiring, managing, and staking ICP

2022-06-21T14:37:27Z

Emma.peretti: /* Buy/Sell ICP at Exchanges */

__NUMBEREDHEADINGS__
The governance of the Internet Computer depends on people staking their [[ICP token]] and voting on proposals. To do this, there are four steps. Each step has different sets of options (with trade-offs):

# Acquire ICP
# Custody
# Staking
# Voting

This article is an entry point into these four topics. For a simple, opinionated tutorial that makes choices to maximize simplicity, see [[Staking for dummies]].

==Acquire ICP==

To get started, you first need to acquire ICP tokens. You can do this buying them in an exchange or by having someone you send you ICP.

===Buy/Sell ICP at Exchanges===
Please check coinmarketcap for a list of exchanges where you can buy/sell ICP

https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/internet-computer/markets/

===Seed Round Contributors===

Seed round participants who wish to claim their neurons should first see: [[How-To: Claim neurons for seed participants]].

==Custody==

Custody is the act of managing your ICP. There are many options, each with different security and usability trade-offs.

For a summary of the range of options available to you depending on your comfort level, see [[ICP custody options]].

==Staking==

Once you decide on your custody, staking is the action of locking ICP within a [[neuron]] with a [[dissolve delay]]. [[Staking and voting]] are critical to [[Governance of the Internet Computer]].

By staking you can vote on NNS Proposals and collect NNS rewards. There are many options for staking, each with different security and usability trade-offs. See [[ICP staking options]].

==Voting==

Voting is the act of voting on [[NNS proposals]] using neurons. See [[ICP voting options]].

==See Also==
* [[Governance of the Internet Computer]]
* [[Staking and voting]]
* [[Staking for dummies]]

==External links==

* https://www.dfinitycommunity.com/best-exchanges-to-buy-icp/
* https://medium.com/dfinity/the-community-led-governance-of-the-internet-computer-b863cd2975ba
* https://medium.com/dfinity/earn-substantial-voting-rewards-by-staking-in-the-network-nervous-system-7eb5cf988182
* https://medium.com/dfinity/introducing-the-ledger-internet-computer-icp-app-for-nano-wallets-eed38c549f0d

ICP staking with NNS frontend dapp

2022-06-08T20:32:58Z

Emma.peretti:

==Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron==

After you transfer ICP utility tokens to the Network Nervous System dapp, you can use the Network Nervous System dapp to create and manage neurons, vote on proposals, and create canisters on the Internet Computer.

Neurons are required to participate in governance and earn rewards. To create a neuron, you must lock up some number of ICP utility tokens for a period of time. The minimum stake required to create a neuron is one ICP utility token. You can configure the period of time the stake is locked from six months up to a maximum of eight years.

===To stake ICP utility tokens:===

1. Open a browser and navigate to the [https://nns.ic0.app/ Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp].

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity. Learn [https://smartcontracts.org/docs/current/tokenomics/identity-auth/auth-how-to/#create-an-identity-anchor here] how to create an Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Stake Neuron.

6. Type the number of ICP utility tokens to stake, then click Create.

7. Set the dissolve delay for the neuron to control the length of time the stake is locked, then click Update Delay.

[[File:Dissolve delay no2.png|frameless]]

8. Click "Yes, I’m sure to confirm the lock up period", then close the window to review the newly-created neuron properties.

==What you can do after creating a neuron==

After you have locked the stake and created a neuron, you can:

* Start the dissolve delay timer by clicking Start Unlock.

* Increase the dissolve delay period by clicking Increase Dissolve Delay.

* Stop the dissolve delay after starting the unlock countdown by clicking Lockup.

* Increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked.

==Starting and stopping the dissolve delay==

Creating a new neuron does not automatically start the dissolve delay timer. You must explicitly start the timer countdown by clicking Start Unlock.

For example, if you set a dissolve delay of one year and want to immediately begin the countdown, you should click Start Unlock as part of the process of creating the neuron. If you change your mind and want to stop a current countdown in progress, you can click Lockup, After you click Lockup to stop the dissolve delay, you can click Start Unlock to resume the countdown without changing the existing dissolve delay period. If you want to continue a countdown already in progress but extend the lock up period, you can click Increase Dissolve Delay then select a longer dissolve delay.

==Adding ICP utility tokens to an existing neuron==

After you create a neuron, you can increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked in that neuron to increase your voting power and rewards. For example, if you initially stake a small number of ICP utility tokens, then decide to purchase additional tokens, you have the option to create a new neuron or "top-up" your existing neuron.

===To increase the stake in an existing neuron:===

1. Click on Neuron in the Neuron tab to open it.

2. Click on "Increase Neuron Stake".

3. Select Account and type the amount of ICP utility tokens you want to add to the specified neuron.

6. Verify the transaction details, then click Confirm and Send.

7. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

8. You will see a message saying "Transaction Completed". Click the Neurons tab to see the increased stake.

==Disburse dissolved neurons into an account==

When the dissolve delay timer for a neuron reaches zero, you can disburse the neuron’s stake and transfer its locked ICP utility token balance to the ledger account you specify. After you take this step, the neuron identifier and its ledger history are permanently removed from the governance canister.

To disburse a neuron and return its ICP utility tokens:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Unlocked neuron that has reach the ended of its dissolve delay period.

For example:

[[File:Unlocked-neuron.png|frameless]]

6. Click Disburse.

7. Type an address or select an account to receive the ICP utility tokens.

8. Verify the transaction information, then click Confirm and Send.

For example, check that the Destination address matches the intended address of the dev-projects linked account:

[[File:confirm-send.png|frameless]]

9. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

If you transferred the ICP utility tokens to one of your accounts in the Internet Computer ledger canister, you can click the ICP tab and see your new balance reflected.

==Spawn new neurons==

As you vote on proposals—either directly or by following the votes of other neurons—the maturity associated with your neuron increases, which in turn increases the rewards you earn for participating in governance. When the maturity for a locked stake reaches a minimum threshold of one ICP, you can spawn a new neuron. The spawn operation creates a new neuron that locks a new balance of ICP on the ledger.

For example, if you have a neuron that contains 100 ICP utility tokens and it has a maturity of 10 percent, you can spawn a new neuron that contains approximately 10 new ICP tokens. For the neuron with 100 ICP tokens to reach the minimum threshold for spawning, its maturity would need to be greater than one percent.

After you spawn a new neuron from an existing neuron, the maturity for the existing neuron falls to zero.

To spawn new neurons from an existing neuron:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click the neuron that has reached the minimum maturity required to spawn a new neuron.

6. Click Spawn Neuron.

Keep in mind that the dissolve delay for newly-spawned neurons is one day, giving you the option to collect value from the ICP utility tokens by unlocking them or to increase the dissolve delay to collect additional rewards.

For more information about maturity and spawning new neurons, see the following articles:

* [https://medium.com/dfinity/earn-substantial-voting-rewards-by-staking-in-the-network-nervous-system-7eb5cf988182 Earn Substantial Voting Rewards by Staking in the Network Nervous System]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/understanding-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-neurons-and-icp-utility-tokens-730dab65cae8 Understanding the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System, Neurons, and ICP Utility Tokens]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/getting-started-on-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-app-wallet-61ecf111ea11 Getting Started on the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System App & Wallet]

==Vote on proposals==

[[ICP voting with NNS frontend dapp]]

==Submit a proposal==

ICP staking with NNS frontend dapp

2022-06-08T20:31:53Z

Emma.peretti: /* To stake ICP utility tokens: */

==Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron==

After you transfer ICP utility tokens to the Network Nervous System dapp, you can use the Network Nervous System dapp to create and manage neurons, vote on proposals, and create canisters on the Internet Computer.

Neurons are required to participate in governance and earn rewards. To create a neuron, you must lock up some number of ICP utility tokens for a period of time. The minimum stake required to create a neuron is one ICP utility token. You can configure the period of time the stake is locked from six months up to a maximum of eight years.

===To stake ICP utility tokens:===

1. Open a browser and navigate to the [https://nns.ic0.app/ Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp].

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity. Learn [https://smartcontracts.org/docs/current/tokenomics/identity-auth/auth-how-to/#create-an-identity-anchor here] how to create an Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Stake Neuron.

6. Type the number of ICP utility tokens to stake, then click Create.

7. Set the dissolve delay for the neuron to control the length of time the stake is locked, then click Update Delay.

[[File:Dissolve delay no2.png|thumb]]

8. Click "Yes, I’m sure to confirm the lock up period", then close the window to review the newly-created neuron properties.

==What you can do after creating a neuron==

After you have locked the stake and created a neuron, you can:

* Start the dissolve delay timer by clicking Start Unlock.

* Increase the dissolve delay period by clicking Increase Dissolve Delay.

* Stop the dissolve delay after starting the unlock countdown by clicking Lockup.

* Increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked.

==Starting and stopping the dissolve delay==

Creating a new neuron does not automatically start the dissolve delay timer. You must explicitly start the timer countdown by clicking Start Unlock.

For example, if you set a dissolve delay of one year and want to immediately begin the countdown, you should click Start Unlock as part of the process of creating the neuron. If you change your mind and want to stop a current countdown in progress, you can click Lockup, After you click Lockup to stop the dissolve delay, you can click Start Unlock to resume the countdown without changing the existing dissolve delay period. If you want to continue a countdown already in progress but extend the lock up period, you can click Increase Dissolve Delay then select a longer dissolve delay.

==Adding ICP utility tokens to an existing neuron==

After you create a neuron, you can increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked in that neuron to increase your voting power and rewards. For example, if you initially stake a small number of ICP utility tokens, then decide to purchase additional tokens, you have the option to create a new neuron or "top-up" your existing neuron.

===To increase the stake in an existing neuron:===

1. Click on Neuron in the Neuron tab to open it.

2. Click on "Increase Neuron Stake".

3. Select Account and type the amount of ICP utility tokens you want to add to the specified neuron.

6. Verify the transaction details, then click Confirm and Send.

7. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

8. You will see a message saying "Transaction Completed". Click the Neurons tab to see the increased stake.

==Disburse dissolved neurons into an account==

When the dissolve delay timer for a neuron reaches zero, you can disburse the neuron’s stake and transfer its locked ICP utility token balance to the ledger account you specify. After you take this step, the neuron identifier and its ledger history are permanently removed from the governance canister.

To disburse a neuron and return its ICP utility tokens:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Unlocked neuron that has reach the ended of its dissolve delay period.

For example:

[[File:Unlocked-neuron.png|frameless]]

6. Click Disburse.

7. Type an address or select an account to receive the ICP utility tokens.

8. Verify the transaction information, then click Confirm and Send.

For example, check that the Destination address matches the intended address of the dev-projects linked account:

[[File:confirm-send.png|frameless]]

9. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

If you transferred the ICP utility tokens to one of your accounts in the Internet Computer ledger canister, you can click the ICP tab and see your new balance reflected.

==Spawn new neurons==

As you vote on proposals—either directly or by following the votes of other neurons—the maturity associated with your neuron increases, which in turn increases the rewards you earn for participating in governance. When the maturity for a locked stake reaches a minimum threshold of one ICP, you can spawn a new neuron. The spawn operation creates a new neuron that locks a new balance of ICP on the ledger.

For example, if you have a neuron that contains 100 ICP utility tokens and it has a maturity of 10 percent, you can spawn a new neuron that contains approximately 10 new ICP tokens. For the neuron with 100 ICP tokens to reach the minimum threshold for spawning, its maturity would need to be greater than one percent.

After you spawn a new neuron from an existing neuron, the maturity for the existing neuron falls to zero.

To spawn new neurons from an existing neuron:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click the neuron that has reached the minimum maturity required to spawn a new neuron.

6. Click Spawn Neuron.

Keep in mind that the dissolve delay for newly-spawned neurons is one day, giving you the option to collect value from the ICP utility tokens by unlocking them or to increase the dissolve delay to collect additional rewards.

For more information about maturity and spawning new neurons, see the following articles:

* [https://medium.com/dfinity/earn-substantial-voting-rewards-by-staking-in-the-network-nervous-system-7eb5cf988182 Earn Substantial Voting Rewards by Staking in the Network Nervous System]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/understanding-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-neurons-and-icp-utility-tokens-730dab65cae8 Understanding the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System, Neurons, and ICP Utility Tokens]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/getting-started-on-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-app-wallet-61ecf111ea11 Getting Started on the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System App & Wallet]

==Vote on proposals==

[[ICP voting with NNS frontend dapp]]

==Submit a proposal==

ICP staking with NNS frontend dapp

2022-06-08T20:29:30Z

Emma.peretti: /* To stake ICP utility tokens: */

==Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron==

After you transfer ICP utility tokens to the Network Nervous System dapp, you can use the Network Nervous System dapp to create and manage neurons, vote on proposals, and create canisters on the Internet Computer.

Neurons are required to participate in governance and earn rewards. To create a neuron, you must lock up some number of ICP utility tokens for a period of time. The minimum stake required to create a neuron is one ICP utility token. You can configure the period of time the stake is locked from six months up to a maximum of eight years.

===To stake ICP utility tokens:===

1. Open a browser and navigate to the [https://nns.ic0.app/ Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp].

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity. Learn [https://smartcontracts.org/docs/current/tokenomics/identity-auth/auth-how-to/#create-an-identity-anchor here] how to create an Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Stake Neuron.

6. Type the number of ICP utility tokens to stake, then click Create.

7. Set the dissolve delay for the neuron to control the length of time the stake is locked, then click Update Delay.

[[File:Dissolve delay no2.png|thumb]]

8. Click "Yes, I’m sure to confirm the lock up period", then close the window to review the newly-created neuron properties.

==What you can do after creating a neuron==

After you have locked the stake and created a neuron, you can:

* Start the dissolve delay timer by clicking Start Unlock.

* Increase the dissolve delay period by clicking Increase Dissolve Delay.

* Stop the dissolve delay after starting the unlock countdown by clicking Lockup.

* Increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked.

==Starting and stopping the dissolve delay==

Creating a new neuron does not automatically start the dissolve delay timer. You must explicitly start the timer countdown by clicking Start Unlock.

For example, if you set a dissolve delay of one year and want to immediately begin the countdown, you should click Start Unlock as part of the process of creating the neuron. If you change your mind and want to stop a current countdown in progress, you can click Lockup, After you click Lockup to stop the dissolve delay, you can click Start Unlock to resume the countdown without changing the existing dissolve delay period. If you want to continue a countdown already in progress but extend the lock up period, you can click Increase Dissolve Delay then select a longer dissolve delay.

==Adding ICP utility tokens to an existing neuron==

After you create a neuron, you can increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked in that neuron to increase your voting power and rewards. For example, if you initially stake a small number of ICP utility tokens, then decide to purchase additional tokens, you have the option to create a new neuron or "top-up" your existing neuron.

===To increase the stake in an existing neuron:===

1. Click on Neuron in the Neuron tab to open it.

2. Click on "Increase Neuron Stake".

3. Select Account and type the amount of ICP utility tokens you want to add to the specified neuron.

6. Verify the transaction details, then click Confirm and Send.

7. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

8. You will see a message saying "Transaction Completed". Click the Neurons tab to see the increased stake.

==Disburse dissolved neurons into an account==

When the dissolve delay timer for a neuron reaches zero, you can disburse the neuron’s stake and transfer its locked ICP utility token balance to the ledger account you specify. After you take this step, the neuron identifier and its ledger history are permanently removed from the governance canister.

To disburse a neuron and return its ICP utility tokens:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Unlocked neuron that has reach the ended of its dissolve delay period.

For example:

[[File:Unlocked-neuron.png|frameless]]

6. Click Disburse.

7. Type an address or select an account to receive the ICP utility tokens.

8. Verify the transaction information, then click Confirm and Send.

For example, check that the Destination address matches the intended address of the dev-projects linked account:

[[File:confirm-send.png|frameless]]

9. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

If you transferred the ICP utility tokens to one of your accounts in the Internet Computer ledger canister, you can click the ICP tab and see your new balance reflected.

==Spawn new neurons==

As you vote on proposals—either directly or by following the votes of other neurons—the maturity associated with your neuron increases, which in turn increases the rewards you earn for participating in governance. When the maturity for a locked stake reaches a minimum threshold of one ICP, you can spawn a new neuron. The spawn operation creates a new neuron that locks a new balance of ICP on the ledger.

For example, if you have a neuron that contains 100 ICP utility tokens and it has a maturity of 10 percent, you can spawn a new neuron that contains approximately 10 new ICP tokens. For the neuron with 100 ICP tokens to reach the minimum threshold for spawning, its maturity would need to be greater than one percent.

After you spawn a new neuron from an existing neuron, the maturity for the existing neuron falls to zero.

To spawn new neurons from an existing neuron:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click the neuron that has reached the minimum maturity required to spawn a new neuron.

6. Click Spawn Neuron.

Keep in mind that the dissolve delay for newly-spawned neurons is one day, giving you the option to collect value from the ICP utility tokens by unlocking them or to increase the dissolve delay to collect additional rewards.

For more information about maturity and spawning new neurons, see the following articles:

* [https://medium.com/dfinity/earn-substantial-voting-rewards-by-staking-in-the-network-nervous-system-7eb5cf988182 Earn Substantial Voting Rewards by Staking in the Network Nervous System]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/understanding-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-neurons-and-icp-utility-tokens-730dab65cae8 Understanding the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System, Neurons, and ICP Utility Tokens]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/getting-started-on-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-app-wallet-61ecf111ea11 Getting Started on the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System App & Wallet]

==Vote on proposals==

[[ICP voting with NNS frontend dapp]]

==Submit a proposal==

ICP staking with NNS frontend dapp

2022-06-08T20:28:46Z

Emma.peretti: /* To stake ICP utility tokens: */

==Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron==

After you transfer ICP utility tokens to the Network Nervous System dapp, you can use the Network Nervous System dapp to create and manage neurons, vote on proposals, and create canisters on the Internet Computer.

Neurons are required to participate in governance and earn rewards. To create a neuron, you must lock up some number of ICP utility tokens for a period of time. The minimum stake required to create a neuron is one ICP utility token. You can configure the period of time the stake is locked from six months up to a maximum of eight years.

===To stake ICP utility tokens:===

1. Open a browser and navigate to the [https://nns.ic0.app/ Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp].

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity. Learn [https://smartcontracts.org/docs/current/tokenomics/identity-auth/auth-how-to/#create-an-identity-anchor here] how to create an Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Stake Neuron.

6. Type the number of ICP utility tokens to stake, then click Create.

7. Set the dissolve delay for the neuron to control the length of time the stake is locked, then click Update Delay.

[[File:Dissolve delay no2.png|thumb]]

8. Click "Yes, I’m sure to confirm the lock up period", then close the window to review the newly-created neuron properties.

==What you can do after creating a neuron==

After you have locked the stake and created a neuron, you can:

* Start the dissolve delay timer by clicking Start Unlock.

* Increase the dissolve delay period by clicking Increase Dissolve Delay.

* Stop the dissolve delay after starting the unlock countdown by clicking Lockup.

* Increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked.

==Starting and stopping the dissolve delay==

Creating a new neuron does not automatically start the dissolve delay timer. You must explicitly start the timer countdown by clicking Start Unlock.

For example, if you set a dissolve delay of one year and want to immediately begin the countdown, you should click Start Unlock as part of the process of creating the neuron. If you change your mind and want to stop a current countdown in progress, you can click Lockup, After you click Lockup to stop the dissolve delay, you can click Start Unlock to resume the countdown without changing the existing dissolve delay period. If you want to continue a countdown already in progress but extend the lock up period, you can click Increase Dissolve Delay then select a longer dissolve delay.

==Adding ICP utility tokens to an existing neuron==

After you create a neuron, you can increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked in that neuron to increase your voting power and rewards. For example, if you initially stake a small number of ICP utility tokens, then decide to purchase additional tokens, you have the option to create a new neuron or "top-up" your existing neuron.

===To increase the stake in an existing neuron:===

1. Click on Neuron in the Neuron tab to open it.

2. Click on "Increase Neuron Stake".

3. Select Account and type the amount of ICP utility tokens you want to add to the specified neuron.

6. Verify the transaction details, then click Confirm and Send.

7. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

8. You will see a message saying "Transaction Completed". Click the Neurons tab to see the increased stake.

==Disburse dissolved neurons into an account==

When the dissolve delay timer for a neuron reaches zero, you can disburse the neuron’s stake and transfer its locked ICP utility token balance to the ledger account you specify. After you take this step, the neuron identifier and its ledger history are permanently removed from the governance canister.

To disburse a neuron and return its ICP utility tokens:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Unlocked neuron that has reach the ended of its dissolve delay period.

For example:

[[File:Unlocked-neuron.png|frameless]]

6. Click Disburse.

7. Type an address or select an account to receive the ICP utility tokens.

8. Verify the transaction information, then click Confirm and Send.

For example, check that the Destination address matches the intended address of the dev-projects linked account:

[[File:confirm-send.png|frameless]]

9. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

If you transferred the ICP utility tokens to one of your accounts in the Internet Computer ledger canister, you can click the ICP tab and see your new balance reflected.

==Spawn new neurons==

As you vote on proposals—either directly or by following the votes of other neurons—the maturity associated with your neuron increases, which in turn increases the rewards you earn for participating in governance. When the maturity for a locked stake reaches a minimum threshold of one ICP, you can spawn a new neuron. The spawn operation creates a new neuron that locks a new balance of ICP on the ledger.

For example, if you have a neuron that contains 100 ICP utility tokens and it has a maturity of 10 percent, you can spawn a new neuron that contains approximately 10 new ICP tokens. For the neuron with 100 ICP tokens to reach the minimum threshold for spawning, its maturity would need to be greater than one percent.

After you spawn a new neuron from an existing neuron, the maturity for the existing neuron falls to zero.

To spawn new neurons from an existing neuron:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click the neuron that has reached the minimum maturity required to spawn a new neuron.

6. Click Spawn Neuron.

Keep in mind that the dissolve delay for newly-spawned neurons is one day, giving you the option to collect value from the ICP utility tokens by unlocking them or to increase the dissolve delay to collect additional rewards.

For more information about maturity and spawning new neurons, see the following articles:

* [https://medium.com/dfinity/earn-substantial-voting-rewards-by-staking-in-the-network-nervous-system-7eb5cf988182 Earn Substantial Voting Rewards by Staking in the Network Nervous System]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/understanding-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-neurons-and-icp-utility-tokens-730dab65cae8 Understanding the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System, Neurons, and ICP Utility Tokens]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/getting-started-on-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-app-wallet-61ecf111ea11 Getting Started on the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System App & Wallet]

==Vote on proposals==

[[ICP voting with NNS frontend dapp]]

==Submit a proposal==

ICP staking with NNS frontend dapp

2022-06-08T20:27:52Z

Emma.peretti: /* To stake ICP utility tokens: */

==Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron==

After you transfer ICP utility tokens to the Network Nervous System dapp, you can use the Network Nervous System dapp to create and manage neurons, vote on proposals, and create canisters on the Internet Computer.

Neurons are required to participate in governance and earn rewards. To create a neuron, you must lock up some number of ICP utility tokens for a period of time. The minimum stake required to create a neuron is one ICP utility token. You can configure the period of time the stake is locked from six months up to a maximum of eight years.

===To stake ICP utility tokens:===

1. Open a browser and navigate to the [https://nns.ic0.app/ Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp].

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity. Learn [https://smartcontracts.org/docs/current/tokenomics/identity-auth/auth-how-to/#create-an-identity-anchor here] how to create an Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Stake Neuron.

6. Type the number of ICP utility tokens to stake, then click Create.

7. Set the dissolve delay for the neuron to control the length of time the stake is locked, then click Update Delay.
[[File:Screenshot 2022-06-08 at 21.53.03.png|thumb]]

8. Click "Yes, I’m sure to confirm the lock up period", then close the window to review the newly-created neuron properties.

==What you can do after creating a neuron==

After you have locked the stake and created a neuron, you can:

* Start the dissolve delay timer by clicking Start Unlock.

* Increase the dissolve delay period by clicking Increase Dissolve Delay.

* Stop the dissolve delay after starting the unlock countdown by clicking Lockup.

* Increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked.

==Starting and stopping the dissolve delay==

Creating a new neuron does not automatically start the dissolve delay timer. You must explicitly start the timer countdown by clicking Start Unlock.

For example, if you set a dissolve delay of one year and want to immediately begin the countdown, you should click Start Unlock as part of the process of creating the neuron. If you change your mind and want to stop a current countdown in progress, you can click Lockup, After you click Lockup to stop the dissolve delay, you can click Start Unlock to resume the countdown without changing the existing dissolve delay period. If you want to continue a countdown already in progress but extend the lock up period, you can click Increase Dissolve Delay then select a longer dissolve delay.

==Adding ICP utility tokens to an existing neuron==

After you create a neuron, you can increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked in that neuron to increase your voting power and rewards. For example, if you initially stake a small number of ICP utility tokens, then decide to purchase additional tokens, you have the option to create a new neuron or "top-up" your existing neuron.

===To increase the stake in an existing neuron:===

1. Click on Neuron in the Neuron tab to open it.

2. Click on "Increase Neuron Stake".

3. Select Account and type the amount of ICP utility tokens you want to add to the specified neuron.

6. Verify the transaction details, then click Confirm and Send.

7. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

8. You will see a message saying "Transaction Completed". Click the Neurons tab to see the increased stake.

==Disburse dissolved neurons into an account==

When the dissolve delay timer for a neuron reaches zero, you can disburse the neuron’s stake and transfer its locked ICP utility token balance to the ledger account you specify. After you take this step, the neuron identifier and its ledger history are permanently removed from the governance canister.

To disburse a neuron and return its ICP utility tokens:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Unlocked neuron that has reach the ended of its dissolve delay period.

For example:

[[File:Unlocked-neuron.png|frameless]]

6. Click Disburse.

7. Type an address or select an account to receive the ICP utility tokens.

8. Verify the transaction information, then click Confirm and Send.

For example, check that the Destination address matches the intended address of the dev-projects linked account:

[[File:confirm-send.png|frameless]]

9. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

If you transferred the ICP utility tokens to one of your accounts in the Internet Computer ledger canister, you can click the ICP tab and see your new balance reflected.

==Spawn new neurons==

As you vote on proposals—either directly or by following the votes of other neurons—the maturity associated with your neuron increases, which in turn increases the rewards you earn for participating in governance. When the maturity for a locked stake reaches a minimum threshold of one ICP, you can spawn a new neuron. The spawn operation creates a new neuron that locks a new balance of ICP on the ledger.

For example, if you have a neuron that contains 100 ICP utility tokens and it has a maturity of 10 percent, you can spawn a new neuron that contains approximately 10 new ICP tokens. For the neuron with 100 ICP tokens to reach the minimum threshold for spawning, its maturity would need to be greater than one percent.

After you spawn a new neuron from an existing neuron, the maturity for the existing neuron falls to zero.

To spawn new neurons from an existing neuron:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click the neuron that has reached the minimum maturity required to spawn a new neuron.

6. Click Spawn Neuron.

Keep in mind that the dissolve delay for newly-spawned neurons is one day, giving you the option to collect value from the ICP utility tokens by unlocking them or to increase the dissolve delay to collect additional rewards.

For more information about maturity and spawning new neurons, see the following articles:

* [https://medium.com/dfinity/earn-substantial-voting-rewards-by-staking-in-the-network-nervous-system-7eb5cf988182 Earn Substantial Voting Rewards by Staking in the Network Nervous System]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/understanding-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-neurons-and-icp-utility-tokens-730dab65cae8 Understanding the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System, Neurons, and ICP Utility Tokens]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/getting-started-on-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-app-wallet-61ecf111ea11 Getting Started on the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System App & Wallet]

==Vote on proposals==

[[ICP voting with NNS frontend dapp]]

==Submit a proposal==

ICP staking with NNS frontend dapp

2022-06-08T20:23:50Z

Emma.peretti: /* Disburse dissolved neurons into an account */

==Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron==

After you transfer ICP utility tokens to the Network Nervous System dapp, you can use the Network Nervous System dapp to create and manage neurons, vote on proposals, and create canisters on the Internet Computer.

Neurons are required to participate in governance and earn rewards. To create a neuron, you must lock up some number of ICP utility tokens for a period of time. The minimum stake required to create a neuron is one ICP utility token. You can configure the period of time the stake is locked from six months up to a maximum of eight years.

===To stake ICP utility tokens:===

1. Open a browser and navigate to the [https://nns.ic0.app/ Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp].

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity. Learn [https://smartcontracts.org/docs/current/tokenomics/identity-auth/auth-how-to/#create-an-identity-anchor here] how to create an Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Stake Neuron.

6. Type the number of ICP utility tokens to stake, then click Create.

7. Set the dissolve delay for the neuron to control the length of time the stake is locked, then click Update Delay.

8. Click "Yes, I’m sure to confirm the lock up period", then close the window to review the newly-created neuron properties.

==What you can do after creating a neuron==

After you have locked the stake and created a neuron, you can:

* Start the dissolve delay timer by clicking Start Unlock.

* Increase the dissolve delay period by clicking Increase Dissolve Delay.

* Stop the dissolve delay after starting the unlock countdown by clicking Lockup.

* Increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked.

==Starting and stopping the dissolve delay==

Creating a new neuron does not automatically start the dissolve delay timer. You must explicitly start the timer countdown by clicking Start Unlock.

For example, if you set a dissolve delay of one year and want to immediately begin the countdown, you should click Start Unlock as part of the process of creating the neuron. If you change your mind and want to stop a current countdown in progress, you can click Lockup, After you click Lockup to stop the dissolve delay, you can click Start Unlock to resume the countdown without changing the existing dissolve delay period. If you want to continue a countdown already in progress but extend the lock up period, you can click Increase Dissolve Delay then select a longer dissolve delay.

==Adding ICP utility tokens to an existing neuron==

After you create a neuron, you can increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked in that neuron to increase your voting power and rewards. For example, if you initially stake a small number of ICP utility tokens, then decide to purchase additional tokens, you have the option to create a new neuron or "top-up" your existing neuron.

===To increase the stake in an existing neuron:===

1. Click on Neuron in the Neuron tab to open it.

2. Click on "Increase Neuron Stake".

3. Select Account and type the amount of ICP utility tokens you want to add to the specified neuron.

6. Verify the transaction details, then click Confirm and Send.

7. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

8. You will see a message saying "Transaction Completed". Click the Neurons tab to see the increased stake.

==Disburse dissolved neurons into an account==

When the dissolve delay timer for a neuron reaches zero, you can disburse the neuron’s stake and transfer its locked ICP utility token balance to the ledger account you specify. After you take this step, the neuron identifier and its ledger history are permanently removed from the governance canister.

To disburse a neuron and return its ICP utility tokens:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Unlocked neuron that has reach the ended of its dissolve delay period.

For example:

[[File:Unlocked-neuron.png|frameless]]

6. Click Disburse.

7. Type an address or select an account to receive the ICP utility tokens.

8. Verify the transaction information, then click Confirm and Send.

For example, check that the Destination address matches the intended address of the dev-projects linked account:

[[File:confirm-send.png|frameless]]

9. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

If you transferred the ICP utility tokens to one of your accounts in the Internet Computer ledger canister, you can click the ICP tab and see your new balance reflected.

==Spawn new neurons==

As you vote on proposals—either directly or by following the votes of other neurons—the maturity associated with your neuron increases, which in turn increases the rewards you earn for participating in governance. When the maturity for a locked stake reaches a minimum threshold of one ICP, you can spawn a new neuron. The spawn operation creates a new neuron that locks a new balance of ICP on the ledger.

For example, if you have a neuron that contains 100 ICP utility tokens and it has a maturity of 10 percent, you can spawn a new neuron that contains approximately 10 new ICP tokens. For the neuron with 100 ICP tokens to reach the minimum threshold for spawning, its maturity would need to be greater than one percent.

After you spawn a new neuron from an existing neuron, the maturity for the existing neuron falls to zero.

To spawn new neurons from an existing neuron:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click the neuron that has reached the minimum maturity required to spawn a new neuron.

6. Click Spawn Neuron.

Keep in mind that the dissolve delay for newly-spawned neurons is one day, giving you the option to collect value from the ICP utility tokens by unlocking them or to increase the dissolve delay to collect additional rewards.

For more information about maturity and spawning new neurons, see the following articles:

* [https://medium.com/dfinity/earn-substantial-voting-rewards-by-staking-in-the-network-nervous-system-7eb5cf988182 Earn Substantial Voting Rewards by Staking in the Network Nervous System]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/understanding-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-neurons-and-icp-utility-tokens-730dab65cae8 Understanding the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System, Neurons, and ICP Utility Tokens]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/getting-started-on-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-app-wallet-61ecf111ea11 Getting Started on the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System App & Wallet]

==Vote on proposals==

[[ICP voting with NNS frontend dapp]]

==Submit a proposal==

ICP staking with NNS frontend dapp

2022-06-08T20:23:01Z

Emma.peretti: /* To increase the stake in an existing neuron: */

==Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron==

After you transfer ICP utility tokens to the Network Nervous System dapp, you can use the Network Nervous System dapp to create and manage neurons, vote on proposals, and create canisters on the Internet Computer.

Neurons are required to participate in governance and earn rewards. To create a neuron, you must lock up some number of ICP utility tokens for a period of time. The minimum stake required to create a neuron is one ICP utility token. You can configure the period of time the stake is locked from six months up to a maximum of eight years.

===To stake ICP utility tokens:===

1. Open a browser and navigate to the [https://nns.ic0.app/ Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp].

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity. Learn [https://smartcontracts.org/docs/current/tokenomics/identity-auth/auth-how-to/#create-an-identity-anchor here] how to create an Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Stake Neuron.

6. Type the number of ICP utility tokens to stake, then click Create.

7. Set the dissolve delay for the neuron to control the length of time the stake is locked, then click Update Delay.

8. Click "Yes, I’m sure to confirm the lock up period", then close the window to review the newly-created neuron properties.

==What you can do after creating a neuron==

After you have locked the stake and created a neuron, you can:

* Start the dissolve delay timer by clicking Start Unlock.

* Increase the dissolve delay period by clicking Increase Dissolve Delay.

* Stop the dissolve delay after starting the unlock countdown by clicking Lockup.

* Increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked.

==Starting and stopping the dissolve delay==

Creating a new neuron does not automatically start the dissolve delay timer. You must explicitly start the timer countdown by clicking Start Unlock.

For example, if you set a dissolve delay of one year and want to immediately begin the countdown, you should click Start Unlock as part of the process of creating the neuron. If you change your mind and want to stop a current countdown in progress, you can click Lockup, After you click Lockup to stop the dissolve delay, you can click Start Unlock to resume the countdown without changing the existing dissolve delay period. If you want to continue a countdown already in progress but extend the lock up period, you can click Increase Dissolve Delay then select a longer dissolve delay.

==Adding ICP utility tokens to an existing neuron==

After you create a neuron, you can increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked in that neuron to increase your voting power and rewards. For example, if you initially stake a small number of ICP utility tokens, then decide to purchase additional tokens, you have the option to create a new neuron or "top-up" your existing neuron.

===To increase the stake in an existing neuron:===

1. Click on Neuron in the Neuron tab to open it.

2. Click on "Increase Neuron Stake".

3. Select Account and type the amount of ICP utility tokens you want to add to the specified neuron.

6. Verify the transaction details, then click Confirm and Send.

7. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

8. You will see a message saying "Transaction Completed". Click the Neurons tab to see the increased stake.

==Disburse dissolved neurons into an account==

When the dissolve delay timer for a neuron reaches zero, you can disburse the neuron’s stake and transfer its locked ICP utility token balance to the ledger account you specify. After you take this step, the neuron identifier and its ledger history are permanently removed from the governance canister.

To disburse a neuron and return its ICP utility tokens:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Unlocked neuron that has reach the ended of its dissolve delay period.

For example:

[[File:Unlocked-neuron.png|frameless]]

6. Click Disburse.

7. Type an address or select an account to receive the ICP utility tokens.

8. Verify the transaction information, then click Confirm and Send.

For example, check that the Destination address matches the intended address of the dev-projects linked account:

[[File:confirm-send.png|frameless]]

9. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

If you transferred the ICP utility tokens to one of your accounts in the Internet Computer ledger canister, you can click the ICP tab and see your new balance reflected.

==Spawn new neurons==

As you vote on proposals—either directly or by following the votes of other neurons—the maturity associated with your neuron increases, which in turn increases the rewards you earn for participating in governance. When the maturity for a locked stake reaches a minimum threshold of one ICP, you can spawn a new neuron. The spawn operation creates a new neuron that locks a new balance of ICP on the ledger.

For example, if you have a neuron that contains 100 ICP utility tokens and it has a maturity of 10 percent, you can spawn a new neuron that contains approximately 10 new ICP tokens. For the neuron with 100 ICP tokens to reach the minimum threshold for spawning, its maturity would need to be greater than one percent.

After you spawn a new neuron from an existing neuron, the maturity for the existing neuron falls to zero.

To spawn new neurons from an existing neuron:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click the neuron that has reached the minimum maturity required to spawn a new neuron.

6. Click Spawn Neuron.

Keep in mind that the dissolve delay for newly-spawned neurons is one day, giving you the option to collect value from the ICP utility tokens by unlocking them or to increase the dissolve delay to collect additional rewards.

For more information about maturity and spawning new neurons, see the following articles:

* [https://medium.com/dfinity/earn-substantial-voting-rewards-by-staking-in-the-network-nervous-system-7eb5cf988182 Earn Substantial Voting Rewards by Staking in the Network Nervous System]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/understanding-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-neurons-and-icp-utility-tokens-730dab65cae8 Understanding the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System, Neurons, and ICP Utility Tokens]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/getting-started-on-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-app-wallet-61ecf111ea11 Getting Started on the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System App & Wallet]

==Vote on proposals==

[[ICP voting with NNS frontend dapp]]

==Submit a proposal==

ICP staking with NNS frontend dapp

2022-06-08T20:17:28Z

Emma.peretti:

==Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron==

After you transfer ICP utility tokens to the Network Nervous System dapp, you can use the Network Nervous System dapp to create and manage neurons, vote on proposals, and create canisters on the Internet Computer.

Neurons are required to participate in governance and earn rewards. To create a neuron, you must lock up some number of ICP utility tokens for a period of time. The minimum stake required to create a neuron is one ICP utility token. You can configure the period of time the stake is locked from six months up to a maximum of eight years.

===To stake ICP utility tokens:===

1. Open a browser and navigate to the [https://nns.ic0.app/ Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp].

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity. Learn [https://smartcontracts.org/docs/current/tokenomics/identity-auth/auth-how-to/#create-an-identity-anchor here] how to create an Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Stake Neuron.

6. Type the number of ICP utility tokens to stake, then click Create.

7. Set the dissolve delay for the neuron to control the length of time the stake is locked, then click Update Delay.

8. Click "Yes, I’m sure to confirm the lock up period", then close the window to review the newly-created neuron properties.

==What you can do after creating a neuron==

After you have locked the stake and created a neuron, you can:

* Start the dissolve delay timer by clicking Start Unlock.

* Increase the dissolve delay period by clicking Increase Dissolve Delay.

* Stop the dissolve delay after starting the unlock countdown by clicking Lockup.

* Increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked.

==Starting and stopping the dissolve delay==

Creating a new neuron does not automatically start the dissolve delay timer. You must explicitly start the timer countdown by clicking Start Unlock.

For example, if you set a dissolve delay of one year and want to immediately begin the countdown, you should click Start Unlock as part of the process of creating the neuron. If you change your mind and want to stop a current countdown in progress, you can click Lockup, After you click Lockup to stop the dissolve delay, you can click Start Unlock to resume the countdown without changing the existing dissolve delay period. If you want to continue a countdown already in progress but extend the lock up period, you can click Increase Dissolve Delay then select a longer dissolve delay.

==Adding ICP utility tokens to an existing neuron==

After you create a neuron, you can increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked in that neuron to increase your voting power and rewards. For example, if you initially stake a small number of ICP utility tokens, then decide to purchase additional tokens, you have the option to create a new neuron or "top-up" your existing neuron.

===To increase the stake in an existing neuron:===

1. Follow the steps in Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron to stake the original neuron using the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Look up the transaction in the Internet Computer Association transaction dashboard to get the neuron address. You can use the account identifier for your main ICP ledger account to search for your transactions.

3. Return to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp, then click New Transaction.

4. Paste the neuron address from the transaction dashboard into the Destination address field, then click Continue.

5. Type the amount of ICP utility tokens you want to add to the specified neuron, then click Continue.

6. Verify the transaction details, then click Confirm and Send.

7. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

8. Click the Neurons tab to see the increased stake.

==Disburse dissolved neurons into an account==

When the dissolve delay timer for a neuron reaches zero, you can disburse the neuron’s stake and transfer its locked ICP utility token balance to the ledger account you specify. After you take this step, the neuron identifier and its ledger history are permanently removed from the governance canister.

To disburse a neuron and return its ICP utility tokens:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Unlocked neuron that has reach the ended of its dissolve delay period.

For example:

[[File:Unlocked-neuron.png|frameless]]

6. Click Disburse.

7. Type an address or select an account to receive the ICP utility tokens.

8. Verify the transaction information, then click Confirm and Send.

For example, check that the Destination address matches the intended address of the dev-projects linked account:

[[File:confirm-send.png|frameless]]

9. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

If you transferred the ICP utility tokens to one of your accounts in the Internet Computer ledger canister, you can click the ICP tab and see your new balance reflected.

==Spawn new neurons==

As you vote on proposals—either directly or by following the votes of other neurons—the maturity associated with your neuron increases, which in turn increases the rewards you earn for participating in governance. When the maturity for a locked stake reaches a minimum threshold of one ICP, you can spawn a new neuron. The spawn operation creates a new neuron that locks a new balance of ICP on the ledger.

For example, if you have a neuron that contains 100 ICP utility tokens and it has a maturity of 10 percent, you can spawn a new neuron that contains approximately 10 new ICP tokens. For the neuron with 100 ICP tokens to reach the minimum threshold for spawning, its maturity would need to be greater than one percent.

After you spawn a new neuron from an existing neuron, the maturity for the existing neuron falls to zero.

To spawn new neurons from an existing neuron:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click the neuron that has reached the minimum maturity required to spawn a new neuron.

6. Click Spawn Neuron.

Keep in mind that the dissolve delay for newly-spawned neurons is one day, giving you the option to collect value from the ICP utility tokens by unlocking them or to increase the dissolve delay to collect additional rewards.

For more information about maturity and spawning new neurons, see the following articles:

* [https://medium.com/dfinity/earn-substantial-voting-rewards-by-staking-in-the-network-nervous-system-7eb5cf988182 Earn Substantial Voting Rewards by Staking in the Network Nervous System]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/understanding-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-neurons-and-icp-utility-tokens-730dab65cae8 Understanding the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System, Neurons, and ICP Utility Tokens]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/getting-started-on-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-app-wallet-61ecf111ea11 Getting Started on the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System App & Wallet]

==Vote on proposals==

[[ICP voting with NNS frontend dapp]]

==Submit a proposal==

ICP staking with NNS frontend dapp

2022-06-08T20:16:50Z

Emma.peretti: /* Disburse dissolved neurons into an account */

==Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron==

After you transfer ICP utility tokens to the Network Nervous System dapp, you can use the Network Nervous System dapp to create and manage neurons, vote on proposals, and create canisters on the Internet Computer.

Neurons are required to participate in governance and earn rewards. To create a neuron, you must lock up some number of ICP utility tokens for a period of time. The minimum stake required to create a neuron is one ICP utility token. You can configure the period of time the stake is locked from six months up to a maximum of eight years.

===To stake ICP utility tokens:===

1. Open a browser and navigate to the [https://nns.ic0.app/ Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp].

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity. Learn [https://smartcontracts.org/docs/current/tokenomics/identity-auth/auth-how-to/#create-an-identity-anchor here] how to create an Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Stake Neuron.

6. Type the number of ICP utility tokens to stake, then click Create.

7. Set the dissolve delay for the neuron to control the length of time the stake is locked, then click Update Delay.

8. Click "Yes, I’m sure to confirm the lock up period", then close the window to review the newly-created neuron properties.

==What you can do after creating a neuron==

After you have locked the stake and created a neuron, you can:

* Start the dissolve delay timer by clicking Start Unlock.

* Increase the dissolve delay period by clicking Increase Dissolve Delay.

* Stop the dissolve delay after starting the unlock countdown by clicking Lockup.

* Increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked.

==Starting and stopping the dissolve delay==

Creating a new neuron does not automatically start the dissolve delay timer. You must explicitly start the timer countdown by clicking Start Unlock.

For example, if you set a dissolve delay of one year and want to immediately begin the countdown, you should click Start Unlock as part of the process of creating the neuron. If you change your mind and want to stop a current countdown in progress, you can click Lockup, After you click Lockup to stop the dissolve delay, you can click Start Unlock to resume the countdown without changing the existing dissolve delay period. If you want to continue a countdown already in progress but extend the lock up period, you can click Increase Dissolve Delay then select a longer dissolve delay.

==Adding ICP utility tokens to an existing neuron==

After you create a neuron, you can increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked in that neuron to increase your voting power and rewards. For example, if you initially stake a small number of ICP utility tokens, then decide to purchase additional tokens, you have the option to create a new neuron or "top-up" your existing neuron.

===To increase the stake in an existing neuron:===

1. Follow the steps in Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron to stake the original neuron using the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Look up the transaction in the Internet Computer Association transaction dashboard to get the neuron address. You can use the account identifier for your main ICP ledger account to search for your transactions.

3. Return to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp, then click New Transaction.

4. Paste the neuron address from the transaction dashboard into the Destination address field, then click Continue.

5. Type the amount of ICP utility tokens you want to add to the specified neuron, then click Continue.

6. Verify the transaction details, then click Confirm and Send.

7. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

8. Click the Neurons tab to see the increased stake.

==Disburse dissolved neurons into an account==

When the dissolve delay timer for a neuron reaches zero, you can disburse the neuron’s stake and transfer its locked ICP utility token balance to the ledger account you specify. After you take this step, the neuron identifier and its ledger history are permanently removed from the governance canister.

To disburse a neuron and return its ICP utility tokens:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Unlocked neuron that has reach the ended of its dissolve delay period.

For example:

[[File:Unlocked-neuron.png|frameless]]

6. Click Disburse.

7. Type an address or select an account to receive the ICP utility tokens.

8. Verify the transaction information, then click Confirm and Send.

For example, check that the Destination address matches the intended address of the dev-projects linked account:

[[File:confirm-send.png|frameless]]

9. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

If you transferred the ICP utility tokens to one of your accounts in the Internet Computer ledger canister, you can click the ICP tab and see your new balance reflected. For example:

==Spawn new neurons==

As you vote on proposals—either directly or by following the votes of other neurons—the maturity associated with your neuron increases, which in turn increases the rewards you earn for participating in governance. When the maturity for a locked stake reaches a minimum threshold of one ICP, you can spawn a new neuron. The spawn operation creates a new neuron that locks a new balance of ICP on the ledger.

For example, if you have a neuron that contains 100 ICP utility tokens and it has a maturity of 10 percent, you can spawn a new neuron that contains approximately 10 new ICP tokens. For the neuron with 100 ICP tokens to reach the minimum threshold for spawning, its maturity would need to be greater than one percent.

After you spawn a new neuron from an existing neuron, the maturity for the existing neuron falls to zero.

To spawn new neurons from an existing neuron:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click the neuron that has reached the minimum maturity required to spawn a new neuron.

6. Click Spawn Neuron.

Keep in mind that the dissolve delay for newly-spawned neurons is one day, giving you the option to collect value from the ICP utility tokens by unlocking them or to increase the dissolve delay to collect additional rewards.

For more information about maturity and spawning new neurons, see the following articles:

* [https://medium.com/dfinity/earn-substantial-voting-rewards-by-staking-in-the-network-nervous-system-7eb5cf988182 Earn Substantial Voting Rewards by Staking in the Network Nervous System]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/understanding-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-neurons-and-icp-utility-tokens-730dab65cae8 Understanding the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System, Neurons, and ICP Utility Tokens]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/getting-started-on-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-app-wallet-61ecf111ea11 Getting Started on the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System App & Wallet]

==Vote on proposals==

[[ICP voting with NNS frontend dapp]]

==Submit a proposal==

ICP staking with NNS frontend dapp

2022-06-08T20:15:43Z

Emma.peretti: /* Disburse dissolved neurons into an account */

==Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron==

After you transfer ICP utility tokens to the Network Nervous System dapp, you can use the Network Nervous System dapp to create and manage neurons, vote on proposals, and create canisters on the Internet Computer.

Neurons are required to participate in governance and earn rewards. To create a neuron, you must lock up some number of ICP utility tokens for a period of time. The minimum stake required to create a neuron is one ICP utility token. You can configure the period of time the stake is locked from six months up to a maximum of eight years.

===To stake ICP utility tokens:===

1. Open a browser and navigate to the [https://nns.ic0.app/ Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp].

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity. Learn [https://smartcontracts.org/docs/current/tokenomics/identity-auth/auth-how-to/#create-an-identity-anchor here] how to create an Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Stake Neuron.

6. Type the number of ICP utility tokens to stake, then click Create.

7. Set the dissolve delay for the neuron to control the length of time the stake is locked, then click Update Delay.

8. Click "Yes, I’m sure to confirm the lock up period", then close the window to review the newly-created neuron properties.

==What you can do after creating a neuron==

After you have locked the stake and created a neuron, you can:

* Start the dissolve delay timer by clicking Start Unlock.

* Increase the dissolve delay period by clicking Increase Dissolve Delay.

* Stop the dissolve delay after starting the unlock countdown by clicking Lockup.

* Increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked.

==Starting and stopping the dissolve delay==

Creating a new neuron does not automatically start the dissolve delay timer. You must explicitly start the timer countdown by clicking Start Unlock.

For example, if you set a dissolve delay of one year and want to immediately begin the countdown, you should click Start Unlock as part of the process of creating the neuron. If you change your mind and want to stop a current countdown in progress, you can click Lockup, After you click Lockup to stop the dissolve delay, you can click Start Unlock to resume the countdown without changing the existing dissolve delay period. If you want to continue a countdown already in progress but extend the lock up period, you can click Increase Dissolve Delay then select a longer dissolve delay.

==Adding ICP utility tokens to an existing neuron==

After you create a neuron, you can increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked in that neuron to increase your voting power and rewards. For example, if you initially stake a small number of ICP utility tokens, then decide to purchase additional tokens, you have the option to create a new neuron or "top-up" your existing neuron.

===To increase the stake in an existing neuron:===

1. Follow the steps in Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron to stake the original neuron using the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Look up the transaction in the Internet Computer Association transaction dashboard to get the neuron address. You can use the account identifier for your main ICP ledger account to search for your transactions.

3. Return to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp, then click New Transaction.

4. Paste the neuron address from the transaction dashboard into the Destination address field, then click Continue.

5. Type the amount of ICP utility tokens you want to add to the specified neuron, then click Continue.

6. Verify the transaction details, then click Confirm and Send.

7. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

8. Click the Neurons tab to see the increased stake.

==Disburse dissolved neurons into an account==

When the dissolve delay timer for a neuron reaches zero, you can disburse the neuron’s stake and transfer its locked ICP utility token balance to the ledger account you specify. After you take this step, the neuron identifier and its ledger history are permanently removed from the governance canister.

To disburse a neuron and return its ICP utility tokens:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Unlocked neuron that has reach the ended of its dissolve delay period.

For example:

[[File:Unlocked-neuron.png|frameless]]

6. Click Disburse.

7. Type an address or select an account to receive the ICP utility tokens.

[[File:confirmation.png|frameless]]

8. Verify the transaction information, then click Confirm and Send.

For example, check that the Destination address matches the intended address of the dev-projects linked account:

[[File:confirm-send.png|frameless]]

9. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

If you transferred the ICP utility tokens to one of your accounts in the Internet Computer ledger canister, you can click the ICP tab and see your new balance reflected. For example:

[[File:updated-icp.png|frameless]]

==Spawn new neurons==

As you vote on proposals—either directly or by following the votes of other neurons—the maturity associated with your neuron increases, which in turn increases the rewards you earn for participating in governance. When the maturity for a locked stake reaches a minimum threshold of one ICP, you can spawn a new neuron. The spawn operation creates a new neuron that locks a new balance of ICP on the ledger.

For example, if you have a neuron that contains 100 ICP utility tokens and it has a maturity of 10 percent, you can spawn a new neuron that contains approximately 10 new ICP tokens. For the neuron with 100 ICP tokens to reach the minimum threshold for spawning, its maturity would need to be greater than one percent.

After you spawn a new neuron from an existing neuron, the maturity for the existing neuron falls to zero.

To spawn new neurons from an existing neuron:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click the neuron that has reached the minimum maturity required to spawn a new neuron.

6. Click Spawn Neuron.

Keep in mind that the dissolve delay for newly-spawned neurons is one day, giving you the option to collect value from the ICP utility tokens by unlocking them or to increase the dissolve delay to collect additional rewards.

For more information about maturity and spawning new neurons, see the following articles:

* [https://medium.com/dfinity/earn-substantial-voting-rewards-by-staking-in-the-network-nervous-system-7eb5cf988182 Earn Substantial Voting Rewards by Staking in the Network Nervous System]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/understanding-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-neurons-and-icp-utility-tokens-730dab65cae8 Understanding the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System, Neurons, and ICP Utility Tokens]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/getting-started-on-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-app-wallet-61ecf111ea11 Getting Started on the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System App & Wallet]

==Vote on proposals==

[[ICP voting with NNS frontend dapp]]

==Submit a proposal==

File:Screenshot 2022-06-08 at 21.53.03.png

2022-06-08T20:04:32Z

Emma.peretti:

test

ICP staking with NNS frontend dapp

2022-06-08T19:48:01Z

Emma.peretti:

==Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron==

After you transfer ICP utility tokens to the Network Nervous System dapp, you can use the Network Nervous System dapp to create and manage neurons, vote on proposals, and create canisters on the Internet Computer.

Neurons are required to participate in governance and earn rewards. To create a neuron, you must lock up some number of ICP utility tokens for a period of time. The minimum stake required to create a neuron is one ICP utility token. You can configure the period of time the stake is locked from six months up to a maximum of eight years.

===To stake ICP utility tokens:===

1. Open a browser and navigate to the [https://nns.ic0.app/ Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp].

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity. Learn [https://smartcontracts.org/docs/current/tokenomics/identity-auth/auth-how-to/#create-an-identity-anchor here] how to create an Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Stake Neuron.

6. Type the number of ICP utility tokens to stake, then click Create.

7. Set the dissolve delay for the neuron to control the length of time the stake is locked, then click Update Delay.

8. Click "Yes, I’m sure to confirm the lock up period", then close the window to review the newly-created neuron properties.

==What you can do after creating a neuron==

After you have locked the stake and created a neuron, you can:

* Start the dissolve delay timer by clicking Start Unlock.

* Increase the dissolve delay period by clicking Increase Dissolve Delay.

* Stop the dissolve delay after starting the unlock countdown by clicking Lockup.

* Increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked.

==Starting and stopping the dissolve delay==

Creating a new neuron does not automatically start the dissolve delay timer. You must explicitly start the timer countdown by clicking Start Unlock.

For example, if you set a dissolve delay of one year and want to immediately begin the countdown, you should click Start Unlock as part of the process of creating the neuron. If you change your mind and want to stop a current countdown in progress, you can click Lockup, After you click Lockup to stop the dissolve delay, you can click Start Unlock to resume the countdown without changing the existing dissolve delay period. If you want to continue a countdown already in progress but extend the lock up period, you can click Increase Dissolve Delay then select a longer dissolve delay.

==Adding ICP utility tokens to an existing neuron==

After you create a neuron, you can increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked in that neuron to increase your voting power and rewards. For example, if you initially stake a small number of ICP utility tokens, then decide to purchase additional tokens, you have the option to create a new neuron or "top-up" your existing neuron.

===To increase the stake in an existing neuron:===

1. Follow the steps in Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron to stake the original neuron using the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Look up the transaction in the Internet Computer Association transaction dashboard to get the neuron address. You can use the account identifier for your main ICP ledger account to search for your transactions.

3. Return to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp, then click New Transaction.

4. Paste the neuron address from the transaction dashboard into the Destination address field, then click Continue.

5. Type the amount of ICP utility tokens you want to add to the specified neuron, then click Continue.

6. Verify the transaction details, then click Confirm and Send.

7. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

8. Click the Neurons tab to see the increased stake.

==Disburse dissolved neurons into an account==

When the dissolve delay timer for a neuron reaches zero, you can disburse the neuron’s stake and transfer its locked ICP utility token balance to the ledger account you specify. After you take this step, the neuron identifier and its ledger history are permanently removed from the governance canister.

To disburse a neuron and return its ICP utility tokens:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Unlocked neuron that has reach the ended of its dissolve delay period.

For example:

[[File:unlocked-neuron.png|512px|unlocked neuron]]

6. Click Disburse.

7. Type an address or select an account to receive the ICP utility tokens.

[[File:confirmation|512px|confirmation]]

8. Verify the transaction information, then click Confirm and Send.

For example, check that the Destination address matches the intended address of the dev-projects linked account:

[[File:confirm-send.png|512px|confirm send]]

9. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

If you transferred the ICP utility tokens to one of your accounts in the Internet Computer ledger canister, you can click the ICP tab and see your new balance reflected. For example:

[[File:updated-icp.png|512px|updated icp]]

==Spawn new neurons==

As you vote on proposals—either directly or by following the votes of other neurons—the maturity associated with your neuron increases, which in turn increases the rewards you earn for participating in governance. When the maturity for a locked stake reaches a minimum threshold of one ICP, you can spawn a new neuron. The spawn operation creates a new neuron that locks a new balance of ICP on the ledger.

For example, if you have a neuron that contains 100 ICP utility tokens and it has a maturity of 10 percent, you can spawn a new neuron that contains approximately 10 new ICP tokens. For the neuron with 100 ICP tokens to reach the minimum threshold for spawning, its maturity would need to be greater than one percent.

After you spawn a new neuron from an existing neuron, the maturity for the existing neuron falls to zero.

To spawn new neurons from an existing neuron:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click the neuron that has reached the minimum maturity required to spawn a new neuron.

6. Click Spawn Neuron.

Keep in mind that the dissolve delay for newly-spawned neurons is one day, giving you the option to collect value from the ICP utility tokens by unlocking them or to increase the dissolve delay to collect additional rewards.

For more information about maturity and spawning new neurons, see the following articles:

* [https://medium.com/dfinity/earn-substantial-voting-rewards-by-staking-in-the-network-nervous-system-7eb5cf988182 Earn Substantial Voting Rewards by Staking in the Network Nervous System]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/understanding-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-neurons-and-icp-utility-tokens-730dab65cae8 Understanding the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System, Neurons, and ICP Utility Tokens]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/getting-started-on-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-app-wallet-61ecf111ea11 Getting Started on the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System App & Wallet]

==Vote on proposals==

[[ICP voting with NNS frontend dapp]]

==Submit a proposal==

ICP staking with NNS frontend dapp

2022-06-08T19:42:28Z

Emma.peretti:

==Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron==

After you transfer ICP utility tokens to the Network Nervous System dapp, you can use the Network Nervous System dapp to create and manage neurons, vote on proposals, and create canisters on the Internet Computer.

Neurons are required to participate in governance and earn rewards. To create a neuron, you must lock up some number of ICP utility tokens for a period of time. The minimum stake required to create a neuron is one ICP utility token. You can configure the period of time the stake is locked from six months up to a maximum of eight years.

===To stake ICP utility tokens:===

1. Open a browser and navigate to the [https://nns.ic0.app/ Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp].

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity. Learn [https://smartcontracts.org/docs/current/tokenomics/identity-auth/auth-how-to/#create-an-identity-anchor here] how to create an Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Stake Neuron.

6. Type the number of ICP utility tokens to stake, then click Create.

7. Set the dissolve delay for the neuron to control the length of time the stake is locked, then click Update Delay.

8. Click "Yes, I’m sure to confirm the lock up period", then close the window to review the newly-created neuron properties.

==What you can do after creating a neuron==

After you have locked the stake and created a neuron, you can:

* Start the dissolve delay timer by clicking Start Unlock.

* Increase the dissolve delay period by clicking Increase Dissolve Delay.

* Stop the dissolve delay after starting the unlock countdown by clicking Lockup.

* Increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked.

==Starting and stopping the dissolve delay==

Creating a new neuron does not automatically start the dissolve delay timer. You must explicitly start the timer countdown by clicking Start Unlock.

For example, if you set a dissolve delay of one year and want to immediately begin the countdown, you should click Start Unlock as part of the process of creating the neuron. If you change your mind and want to stop a current countdown in progress, you can click Lockup, After you click Lockup to stop the dissolve delay, you can click Start Unlock to resume the countdown without changing the existing dissolve delay period. If you want to continue a countdown already in progress but extend the lock up period, you can click Increase Dissolve Delay then select a longer dissolve delay.

==Adding ICP utility tokens to an existing neuron==

After you create a neuron, you can increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked in that neuron to increase your voting power and rewards. For example, if you initially stake a small number of ICP utility tokens, then decide to purchase additional tokens, you have the option to create a new neuron or "top-up" your existing neuron.

===To increase the stake in an existing neuron:===

1. Follow the steps in Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron to stake the original neuron using the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Look up the transaction in the Internet Computer Association transaction dashboard to get the neuron address. You can use the account identifier for your main ICP ledger account to search for your transactions.

3. Return to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp, then click New Transaction.

4. Paste the neuron address from the transaction dashboard into the Destination address field, then click Continue.

5. Type the amount of ICP utility tokens you want to add to the specified neuron, then click Continue.

6. Verify the transaction details, then click Confirm and Send.

7. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

8. Click the Neurons tab to see the increased stake.

==Disburse dissolved neurons into an account==

When the dissolve delay timer for a neuron reaches zero, you can disburse the neuron’s stake and transfer its locked ICP utility token balance to the ledger account you specify. After you take this step, the neuron identifier and its ledger history are permanently removed from the governance canister.

To disburse a neuron and return its ICP utility tokens:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Unlocked neuron that has reach the ended of its dissolve delay period.

For example:

[[File:unlocked-neuron.png|512px|unlocked neuron]]

6. Click Disburse.

7. Type an address or select an account to receive the ICP utility tokens.

[[File:confirmation|512px|confirmation]]

8. Verify the transaction information, then click Confirm and Send.

For example, check that the Destination address matches the intended address of the dev-projects linked account:

[[File:confirm-send.png|512px|confirm send]]

9. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

If you transferred the ICP utility tokens to one of your accounts in the Internet Computer ledger canister, you can click the ICP tab and see your new balance reflected. For example:

[[File:updated-icp.png|512px|updated icp]]

==Spawn new neurons==

As you vote on proposals—either directly or by following the votes of other neurons—the maturity associated with your neuron increases, which in turn increases the rewards you earn for participating in governance. When the maturity for a locked stake reaches a minimum threshold of one ICP, you can spawn a new neuron. The spawn operation creates a new neuron that locks a new balance of ICP on the ledger.

For example, if you have a neuron that contains 100 ICP utility tokens and it has a maturity of 10 percent, you can spawn a new neuron that contains approximately 10 new ICP tokens. For the neuron with 100 ICP tokens to reach the minimum threshold for spawning, its maturity would need to be greater than one percent.

After you spawn a new neuron from an existing neuron, the maturity for the existing neuron falls to zero.

To spawn new neurons from an existing neuron:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click the neuron that has reached the minimum maturity required to spawn a new neuron.

6. Click Spawn Neuron.

Keep in mind that the dissolve delay for newly-spawned neurons is one day, giving you the option to collect value from the ICP utility tokens by unlocking them or to increase the dissolve delay to collect additional rewards.

For more information about maturity and spawning new neurons, see the following articles:

* [https://medium.com/dfinity/earn-substantial-voting-rewards-by-staking-in-the-network-nervous-system-7eb5cf988182 Earn Substantial Voting Rewards by Staking in the Network Nervous System]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/understanding-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-neurons-and-icp-utility-tokens-730dab65cae8 Understanding the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System, Neurons, and ICP Utility Tokens]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/getting-started-on-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-app-wallet-61ecf111ea11 Getting Started on the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System App & Wallet]

==Vote on proposals==

[[ICP voting with NNS frontend dapp]]

==Submit a proposal==

ICP staking with NNS frontend dapp

2022-06-08T19:41:27Z

Emma.peretti:

==Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron==

After you transfer ICP utility tokens to the Network Nervous System dapp, you can use the Network Nervous System dapp to create and manage neurons, vote on proposals, and create canisters on the Internet Computer.

Neurons are required to participate in governance and earn rewards. To create a neuron, you must lock up some number of ICP utility tokens for a period of time. The minimum stake required to create a neuron is one ICP utility token. You can configure the period of time the stake is locked from six months up to a maximum of eight years.

===To stake ICP utility tokens:===

1. Open a browser and navigate to the [https://nns.ic0.app/ Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp].

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity. Learn [https://smartcontracts.org/docs/current/tokenomics/identity-auth/auth-how-to/#create-an-identity-anchor here] how to create an Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Stake Neuron.

6. Type the number of ICP utility tokens to stake, then click Create.

7. Set the dissolve delay for the neuron to control the length of time the stake is locked, then click Update Delay.

8. Click "Yes, I’m sure to confirm the lock up period", then close the window to review the newly-created neuron properties.

==What you can do after creating a neuron==

After you have locked the stake and created a neuron, you can:

* Start the dissolve delay timer by clicking Start Unlock.

* Increase the dissolve delay period by clicking Increase Dissolve Delay.

* Stop the dissolve delay after starting the unlock countdown by clicking Lockup.

* Increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked.

==Starting and stopping the dissolve delay==

Creating a new neuron does not automatically start the dissolve delay timer. You must explicitly start the timer countdown by clicking Start Unlock.

For example, if you set a dissolve delay of one year and want to immediately begin the countdown, you should click Start Unlock as part of the process of creating the neuron. If you change your mind and want to stop a current countdown in progress, you can click Lockup, After you click Lockup to stop the dissolve delay, you can click Start Unlock to resume the countdown without changing the existing dissolve delay period. If you want to continue a countdown already in progress but extend the lock up period, you can click Increase Dissolve Delay then select a longer dissolve delay.

==Adding ICP utility tokens to an existing neuron==

After you create a neuron, you can increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked in that neuron to increase your voting power and rewards. For example, if you initially stake a small number of ICP utility tokens, then decide to purchase additional tokens, you have the option to create a new neuron or "top-up" your existing neuron.

===To increase the stake in an existing neuron:===

1. Follow the steps in Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron to stake the original neuron using the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Look up the transaction in the Internet Computer Association transaction dashboard to get the neuron address. You can use the account identifier for your main ICP ledger account to search for your transactions.

3. Return to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp, then click New Transaction.

4. Paste the neuron address from the transaction dashboard into the Destination address field, then click Continue.

5. Type the amount of ICP utility tokens you want to add to the specified neuron, then click Continue.

6. Verify the transaction details, then click Confirm and Send.

7. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

8. Click the Neurons tab to see the increased stake.

==Disburse dissolved neurons into an account==

When the dissolve delay timer for a neuron reaches zero, you can disburse the neuron’s stake and transfer its locked ICP utility token balance to the ledger account you specify. After you take this step, the neuron identifier and its ledger history are permanently removed from the governance canister.

To disburse a neuron and return its ICP utility tokens:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Unlocked neuron that has reach the ended of its dissolve delay period.

For example:

[[File:unlocked-neuron.png|512px|unlocked neuron]]

6. Click Disburse.

7. Type an address or select an account to receive the ICP utility tokens.

[[File:confirmation|512px|confirmation]]

8. Verify the transaction information, then click Confirm and Send.

For example, check that the Destination address matches the intended address of the dev-projects linked account:

[[File:confirm-send.png|512px|confirm send]]

9. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

If you transferred the ICP utility tokens to one of your accounts in the Internet Computer ledger canister, you can click the ICP tab and see your new balance reflected. For example:

[[File:updated-icp.png|512px|updated icp]]

==Spawn new neurons==

As you vote on proposals—either directly or by following the votes of other neurons—the maturity associated with your neuron increases, which in turn increases the rewards you earn for participating in governance. When the maturity for a locked stake reaches a minimum threshold of one ICP, you can spawn a new neuron. The spawn operation creates a new neuron that locks a new balance of ICP on the ledger.

For example, if you have a neuron that contains 100 ICP utility tokens and it has a maturity of 10 percent, you can spawn a new neuron that contains approximately 10 new ICP tokens. For the neuron with 100 ICP tokens to reach the minimum threshold for spawning, its maturity would need to be greater than one percent.

After you spawn a new neuron from an existing neuron, the maturity for the existing neuron falls to zero.

To spawn new neurons from an existing neuron:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click the neuron that has reached the minimum maturity required to spawn a new neuron.

6. Click Spawn Neuron.

Keep in mind that the dissolve delay for newly-spawned neurons is one day, giving you the option to collect value from the ICP utility tokens by unlocking them or to increase the dissolve delay to collect additional rewards.

For more information about maturity and spawning new neurons, see the following articles:

* [https://medium.com/dfinity/earn-substantial-voting-rewards-by-staking-in-the-network-nervous-system-7eb5cf988182 Earn Substantial Voting Rewards by Staking in the Network Nervous System]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/understanding-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-neurons-and-icp-utility-tokens-730dab65cae8 Understanding the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System, Neurons, and ICP Utility Tokens]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/getting-started-on-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-app-wallet-61ecf111ea11 Getting Started on the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System App & Wallet]

==Vote on proposals==

[[ICP voting with NNS frontend dapp]]

==Submit a proposal==

ICP staking with NNS frontend dapp

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==Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron==

After you transfer ICP utility tokens to the Network Nervous System dapp, you can use the Network Nervous System dapp to create and manage neurons, vote on proposals, and create canisters on the Internet Computer.

Neurons are required to participate in governance and earn rewards. To create a neuron, you must lock up some number of ICP utility tokens for a period of time. The minimum stake required to create a neuron is one ICP utility token. You can configure the period of time the stake is locked from six months up to a maximum of eight years.

===To stake ICP utility tokens:===

1. Open a browser and navigate to the [https://nns.ic0.app/ Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp].

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity. Learn [https://smartcontracts.org/docs/current/tokenomics/identity-auth/auth-how-to/#create-an-identity-anchor here] how to create an Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Stake Neuron.

6. Type the number of ICP utility tokens to stake, then click Create.

7. Set the dissolve delay for the neuron to control the length of time the stake is locked, then click Update Delay.

8. Click "Yes, I’m sure to confirm the lock up period", then close the window to review the newly-created neuron properties.

[[File:neuron-properties.png|512px|neuron properties]]

==What you can do after creating a neuron==

After you have locked the stake and created a neuron, you can:

* Start the dissolve delay timer by clicking Start Unlock.

* Increase the dissolve delay period by clicking Increase Dissolve Delay.

* Stop the dissolve delay after starting the unlock countdown by clicking Lockup.

* Increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked.

==Starting and stopping the dissolve delay==

Creating a new neuron does not automatically start the dissolve delay timer. You must explicitly start the timer countdown by clicking Start Unlock.

For example, if you set a dissolve delay of one year and want to immediately begin the countdown, you should click Start Unlock as part of the process of creating the neuron. If you change your mind and want to stop a current countdown in progress, you can click Lockup, After you click Lockup to stop the dissolve delay, you can click Start Unlock to resume the countdown without changing the existing dissolve delay period. If you want to continue a countdown already in progress but extend the lock up period, you can click Increase Dissolve Delay then select a longer dissolve delay.

==Adding ICP utility tokens to an existing neuron==

After you create a neuron, you can increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked in that neuron to increase your voting power and rewards. For example, if you initially stake a small number of ICP utility tokens, then decide to purchase additional tokens, you have the option to create a new neuron or "top-up" your existing neuron.

===To increase the stake in an existing neuron:===

1. Follow the steps in Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron to stake the original neuron using the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Look up the transaction in the Internet Computer Association transaction dashboard to get the neuron address. You can use the account identifier for your main ICP ledger account to search for your transactions.

3. Return to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp, then click New Transaction.

4. Paste the neuron address from the transaction dashboard into the Destination address field, then click Continue.

5. Type the amount of ICP utility tokens you want to add to the specified neuron, then click Continue.

6. Verify the transaction details, then click Confirm and Send.

7. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

[[File:confirm-top-up.png|512px|confirm top up]]

8. Click the Neurons tab to see the increased stake.

==Disburse dissolved neurons into an account==

When the dissolve delay timer for a neuron reaches zero, you can disburse the neuron’s stake and transfer its locked ICP utility token balance to the ledger account you specify. After you take this step, the neuron identifier and its ledger history are permanently removed from the governance canister.

To disburse a neuron and return its ICP utility tokens:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Unlocked neuron that has reach the ended of its dissolve delay period.

For example:

[[File:unlocked-neuron.png|512px|unlocked neuron]]

6. Click Disburse.

7. Type an address or select an account to receive the ICP utility tokens.

[[File:confirmation|512px|confirmation]]

8. Verify the transaction information, then click Confirm and Send.

For example, check that the Destination address matches the intended address of the dev-projects linked account:

[[File:confirm-send.png|512px|confirm send]]

9. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

If you transferred the ICP utility tokens to one of your accounts in the Internet Computer ledger canister, you can click the ICP tab and see your new balance reflected. For example:

[[File:updated-icp.png|512px|updated icp]]

==Spawn new neurons==

As you vote on proposals—either directly or by following the votes of other neurons—the maturity associated with your neuron increases, which in turn increases the rewards you earn for participating in governance. When the maturity for a locked stake reaches a minimum threshold of one ICP, you can spawn a new neuron. The spawn operation creates a new neuron that locks a new balance of ICP on the ledger.

For example, if you have a neuron that contains 100 ICP utility tokens and it has a maturity of 10 percent, you can spawn a new neuron that contains approximately 10 new ICP tokens. For the neuron with 100 ICP tokens to reach the minimum threshold for spawning, its maturity would need to be greater than one percent.

After you spawn a new neuron from an existing neuron, the maturity for the existing neuron falls to zero.

To spawn new neurons from an existing neuron:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click the neuron that has reached the minimum maturity required to spawn a new neuron.

6. Click Spawn Neuron.

Keep in mind that the dissolve delay for newly-spawned neurons is one day, giving you the option to collect value from the ICP utility tokens by unlocking them or to increase the dissolve delay to collect additional rewards.

For more information about maturity and spawning new neurons, see the following articles:

* [https://medium.com/dfinity/earn-substantial-voting-rewards-by-staking-in-the-network-nervous-system-7eb5cf988182 Earn Substantial Voting Rewards by Staking in the Network Nervous System]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/understanding-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-neurons-and-icp-utility-tokens-730dab65cae8 Understanding the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System, Neurons, and ICP Utility Tokens]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/getting-started-on-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-app-wallet-61ecf111ea11 Getting Started on the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System App & Wallet]

==Vote on proposals==

[[ICP voting with NNS frontend dapp]]

==Submit a proposal==

ICP staking with NNS frontend dapp

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==Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron==

After you transfer ICP utility tokens to the Network Nervous System dapp, you can use the Network Nervous System dapp to create and manage neurons, vote on proposals, and create canisters on the Internet Computer.

Neurons are required to participate in governance and earn rewards. To create a neuron, you must lock up some number of ICP utility tokens for a period of time. The minimum stake required to create a neuron is one ICP utility token. You can configure the period of time the stake is locked from six months up to a maximum of eight years.

===To stake ICP utility tokens:===

1. Open a browser and navigate to the [https://nns.ic0.app/ Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp].

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity. Learn [https://smartcontracts.org/docs/current/tokenomics/identity-auth/auth-how-to/#create-an-identity-anchor here] how to create an Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Stake Neuron.

6. Type the number of ICP utility tokens to stake, then click Create.

7. Set the dissolve delay for the neuron to control the length of time the stake is locked, then click Update Delay.

[[File:Dissolve delay no2.png|thumb]]

8. Click "Yes, I’m sure to confirm the lock up period", then close the window to review the newly-created neuron properties.

[[File:neuron-properties.png|512px|neuron properties]]

==What you can do after creating a neuron==

After you have locked the stake and created a neuron, you can:

* Start the dissolve delay timer by clicking Start Unlock.

* Increase the dissolve delay period by clicking Increase Dissolve Delay.

* Stop the dissolve delay after starting the unlock countdown by clicking Lockup.

* Increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked.

==Starting and stopping the dissolve delay==

Creating a new neuron does not automatically start the dissolve delay timer. You must explicitly start the timer countdown by clicking Start Unlock.

For example, if you set a dissolve delay of one year and want to immediately begin the countdown, you should click Start Unlock as part of the process of creating the neuron. If you change your mind and want to stop a current countdown in progress, you can click Lockup, After you click Lockup to stop the dissolve delay, you can click Start Unlock to resume the countdown without changing the existing dissolve delay period. If you want to continue a countdown already in progress but extend the lock up period, you can click Increase Dissolve Delay then select a longer dissolve delay.

==Adding ICP utility tokens to an existing neuron==

After you create a neuron, you can increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked in that neuron to increase your voting power and rewards. For example, if you initially stake a small number of ICP utility tokens, then decide to purchase additional tokens, you have the option to create a new neuron or "top-up" your existing neuron.

===To increase the stake in an existing neuron:===

1. Follow the steps in Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron to stake the original neuron using the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Look up the transaction in the Internet Computer Association transaction dashboard to get the neuron address. You can use the account identifier for your main ICP ledger account to search for your transactions.

3. Return to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp, then click New Transaction.

4. Paste the neuron address from the transaction dashboard into the Destination address field, then click Continue.

5. Type the amount of ICP utility tokens you want to add to the specified neuron, then click Continue.

6. Verify the transaction details, then click Confirm and Send.

7. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

[[File:confirm-top-up.png|512px|confirm top up]]

8. Click the Neurons tab to see the increased stake.

==Disburse dissolved neurons into an account==

When the dissolve delay timer for a neuron reaches zero, you can disburse the neuron’s stake and transfer its locked ICP utility token balance to the ledger account you specify. After you take this step, the neuron identifier and its ledger history are permanently removed from the governance canister.

To disburse a neuron and return its ICP utility tokens:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Unlocked neuron that has reach the ended of its dissolve delay period.

For example:

[[File:unlocked-neuron.png|512px|unlocked neuron]]

6. Click Disburse.

7. Type an address or select an account to receive the ICP utility tokens.

[[File:confirmation|512px|confirmation]]

8. Verify the transaction information, then click Confirm and Send.

For example, check that the Destination address matches the intended address of the dev-projects linked account:

[[File:confirm-send.png|512px|confirm send]]

9. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

If you transferred the ICP utility tokens to one of your accounts in the Internet Computer ledger canister, you can click the ICP tab and see your new balance reflected. For example:

[[File:updated-icp.png|512px|updated icp]]

==Spawn new neurons==

As you vote on proposals—either directly or by following the votes of other neurons—the maturity associated with your neuron increases, which in turn increases the rewards you earn for participating in governance. When the maturity for a locked stake reaches a minimum threshold of one ICP, you can spawn a new neuron. The spawn operation creates a new neuron that locks a new balance of ICP on the ledger.

For example, if you have a neuron that contains 100 ICP utility tokens and it has a maturity of 10 percent, you can spawn a new neuron that contains approximately 10 new ICP tokens. For the neuron with 100 ICP tokens to reach the minimum threshold for spawning, its maturity would need to be greater than one percent.

After you spawn a new neuron from an existing neuron, the maturity for the existing neuron falls to zero.

To spawn new neurons from an existing neuron:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click the neuron that has reached the minimum maturity required to spawn a new neuron.

6. Click Spawn Neuron.

Keep in mind that the dissolve delay for newly-spawned neurons is one day, giving you the option to collect value from the ICP utility tokens by unlocking them or to increase the dissolve delay to collect additional rewards.

For more information about maturity and spawning new neurons, see the following articles:

* [https://medium.com/dfinity/earn-substantial-voting-rewards-by-staking-in-the-network-nervous-system-7eb5cf988182 Earn Substantial Voting Rewards by Staking in the Network Nervous System]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/understanding-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-neurons-and-icp-utility-tokens-730dab65cae8 Understanding the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System, Neurons, and ICP Utility Tokens]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/getting-started-on-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-app-wallet-61ecf111ea11 Getting Started on the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System App & Wallet]

==Vote on proposals==

[[ICP voting with NNS frontend dapp]]

==Submit a proposal==

ICP staking with NNS frontend dapp

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==Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron==

After you transfer ICP utility tokens to the Network Nervous System dapp, you can use the Network Nervous System dapp to create and manage neurons, vote on proposals, and create canisters on the Internet Computer.

Neurons are required to participate in governance and earn rewards. To create a neuron, you must lock up some number of ICP utility tokens for a period of time. The minimum stake required to create a neuron is one ICP utility token. You can configure the period of time the stake is locked from six months up to a maximum of eight years.

===To stake ICP utility tokens:===

1. Open a browser and navigate to the [https://nns.ic0.app/ Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp].

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity. Learn [https://smartcontracts.org/docs/current/tokenomics/identity-auth/auth-how-to/#create-an-identity-anchor here] how to create an Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Stake Neuron.

6. Type the number of ICP utility tokens to stake, then click Create.

7. Set the dissolve delay for the neuron to control the length of time the stake is locked, then click Update Delay.

[[File:Dissolve delay no2.png|thumb]]
8. Click "Yes, I’m sure to confirm the lock up period", then close the window to review the newly-created neuron properties.

[[File:neuron-properties.png|512px|neuron properties]]

==What you can do after creating a neuron==

After you have locked the stake and created a neuron, you can:

* Start the dissolve delay timer by clicking Start Unlock.

* Increase the dissolve delay period by clicking Increase Dissolve Delay.

* Stop the dissolve delay after starting the unlock countdown by clicking Lockup.

* Increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked.

==Starting and stopping the dissolve delay==

Creating a new neuron does not automatically start the dissolve delay timer. You must explicitly start the timer countdown by clicking Start Unlock.

For example, if you set a dissolve delay of one year and want to immediately begin the countdown, you should click Start Unlock as part of the process of creating the neuron. If you change your mind and want to stop a current countdown in progress, you can click Lockup, After you click Lockup to stop the dissolve delay, you can click Start Unlock to resume the countdown without changing the existing dissolve delay period. If you want to continue a countdown already in progress but extend the lock up period, you can click Increase Dissolve Delay then select a longer dissolve delay.

==Adding ICP utility tokens to an existing neuron==

After you create a neuron, you can increase the number of ICP utility tokens you have staked in that neuron to increase your voting power and rewards. For example, if you initially stake a small number of ICP utility tokens, then decide to purchase additional tokens, you have the option to create a new neuron or "top-up" your existing neuron.

===To increase the stake in an existing neuron:===

1. Follow the steps in Stake ICP utility tokens in a neuron to stake the original neuron using the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Look up the transaction in the Internet Computer Association transaction dashboard to get the neuron address. You can use the account identifier for your main ICP ledger account to search for your transactions.

3. Return to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp, then click New Transaction.

4. Paste the neuron address from the transaction dashboard into the Destination address field, then click Continue.

5. Type the amount of ICP utility tokens you want to add to the specified neuron, then click Continue.

6. Verify the transaction details, then click Confirm and Send.

7. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

[[File:confirm-top-up.png|512px|confirm top up]]

8. Click the Neurons tab to see the increased stake.

==Disburse dissolved neurons into an account==

When the dissolve delay timer for a neuron reaches zero, you can disburse the neuron’s stake and transfer its locked ICP utility token balance to the ledger account you specify. After you take this step, the neuron identifier and its ledger history are permanently removed from the governance canister.

To disburse a neuron and return its ICP utility tokens:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click Unlocked neuron that has reach the ended of its dissolve delay period.

For example:

[[File:unlocked-neuron.png|512px|unlocked neuron]]

6. Click Disburse.

7. Type an address or select an account to receive the ICP utility tokens.

[[File:confirmation|512px|confirmation]]

8. Verify the transaction information, then click Confirm and Send.

For example, check that the Destination address matches the intended address of the dev-projects linked account:

[[File:confirm-send.png|512px|confirm send]]

9. Verify the completed transaction, then click Close.

If you transferred the ICP utility tokens to one of your accounts in the Internet Computer ledger canister, you can click the ICP tab and see your new balance reflected. For example:

[[File:updated-icp.png|512px|updated icp]]

==Spawn new neurons==

As you vote on proposals—either directly or by following the votes of other neurons—the maturity associated with your neuron increases, which in turn increases the rewards you earn for participating in governance. When the maturity for a locked stake reaches a minimum threshold of one ICP, you can spawn a new neuron. The spawn operation creates a new neuron that locks a new balance of ICP on the ledger.

For example, if you have a neuron that contains 100 ICP utility tokens and it has a maturity of 10 percent, you can spawn a new neuron that contains approximately 10 new ICP tokens. For the neuron with 100 ICP tokens to reach the minimum threshold for spawning, its maturity would need to be greater than one percent.

After you spawn a new neuron from an existing neuron, the maturity for the existing neuron falls to zero.

To spawn new neurons from an existing neuron:

1. Open a browser and navigate to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

2. Click Login to connect using your Internet Identity.

3. Verify your identification number, then click Login to authenticate using the device and authentication method you have registered.

4. Click Proceed to access to the Network Nervous System (NNS) dapp.

5. Click Neurons, then click the neuron that has reached the minimum maturity required to spawn a new neuron.

6. Click Spawn Neuron.

Keep in mind that the dissolve delay for newly-spawned neurons is one day, giving you the option to collect value from the ICP utility tokens by unlocking them or to increase the dissolve delay to collect additional rewards.

For more information about maturity and spawning new neurons, see the following articles:

* [https://medium.com/dfinity/earn-substantial-voting-rewards-by-staking-in-the-network-nervous-system-7eb5cf988182 Earn Substantial Voting Rewards by Staking in the Network Nervous System]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/understanding-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-neurons-and-icp-utility-tokens-730dab65cae8 Understanding the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System, Neurons, and ICP Utility Tokens]

*[https://medium.com/dfinity/getting-started-on-the-internet-computers-network-nervous-system-app-wallet-61ecf111ea11 Getting Started on the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System App & Wallet]

==Vote on proposals==

[[ICP voting with NNS frontend dapp]]

==Submit a proposal==

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Internet Computer wiki

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Internet Computer wiki

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Internet Computer wiki

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==Welcome!==
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This is a general source of information about the '''Internet Computer (IC)''', the world's fastest and most powerful blockchain network<ref>https://medium.com/dfinity/the-internet-computers-transaction-speed-and-finality-outpace-other-l1-blockchains-8e7d25e4b2ef</ref>. Created for and by the IC community, topics vary from cryptography, network governance, user experience, tokenomics, developer tutorials and more.

==Introduction to the Internet Computer==
The Internet computer is the fastest and most scalable general-purpose blockchain. It was launched as an open source project by [https://dfinity.org/ DFINITY] in May 2021 with the aim of realising a blockchain singularity through hosting dapps, content, and performing computation for billions of users. In building the Internet Computer there have been a number of notable technological developments in cryptography ([https://medium.com/dfinity/chain-key-technology-one-public-key-for-the-internet-computer-6a3644901e28 chain-key cryptography]), programming languages such as [https://wiki.internetcomputer.org/wiki/Motoko Motoko] and others.

===Most common place to start===
* [https://dfinity.org/icig.pdf Internet Computer: Infographic]
* [https://internetcomputer.org/education#online-courses/ Internet Computer: Online Courses]
* [[Glossary]]

===For a general audience===
* [[Internet Computer overview]]
* [[Internet Computer vision]]
* [https://dfinity.org/roadmap/ Internet Computer roadmap]

===For a more technical audience===
* [https://eprint.iacr.org/2022/087 "Internet Computer for Geeks" paper]
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/dfinity/comments/ozboyi/megathread_technical_amas/ Technical AMAs on Reddit by different IC and DFINITY teams]

== Internet Identity Introduction ==
One of the core benefits of building on the Internet Computer is that end users do not need to pay fees or use tokens to access and use dapps. As an alternative to authenticating from a wallet, users can authenticate with an Internet Identity. Learn more information about Internet Identity (II), a blockchain authentication framework supported by the Internet Computer:

* [[What is Internet Identity]]
* [[How to create an Internet Identity]]
* [[Internet Identity technical overview]]
* [https://identity.ic0.app/ Create an Internet Identity]

==IC for Dapp Users ==

If you use or are interested in using dapps on the Internet Computer, this section will help you understand the user experience benefits of the IC, how to use Internet Identity, or find more IC dapps.

Examples:
* [[Introduction to the Internet Computer for dapp users]]
* [[Index of dapps on the Internet Computer]]

See more in [[Internet Computer for dapp users]]

== IC for ICP Token-holders, Stakers, and Neuron Holders==

The Internet Computer is governed by on-chain governance system called the Network Nervous System (NNS). To participate on governance, users need to stake ICP tokens. This section will explain how the NNS works, ICP tokens, staking, voting, rewards, and options for managing one's ICP.

Examples:
* [[ICP token]]
* [[Tutorials for acquiring, managing, and staking ICP]]
* [[Staking, voting and rewards]]
* [[Governance of the Internet Computer]]
* [[Network Nervous System]]
* [[Total supply, circulating supply, and staked_ICP]]

See more in [[Internet Computer token-holders, investors, and neuron holders]].

== IC for Smart Contract and Dapp Developers ==

The Internet Computer (IC) is a new platform for executing smart contracts. This section contains information for developers, including links to documentation, developer forums, and relevant dashboards.

Examples:
* [[Canisters (dapps/smart contracts)]]
* [https://smartcontracts.org/ Developer documentation on smartcontract.org]
* [https://forum.dfinity.org/ IC community developer forum]


* [[Bitcoin integration]]

See more in [[Internet Computer for smart contract and dapp developers]].

== IC for the Curious, Researchers and Blockchain Enthusiasts ==

This section is for those interested in how the Internet Computer works under the hood. It touches many different subject areas from cryptography, consensus protocols, virtual machines, operating systems, networking, distributed systems, etc.

Examples:
* [https://dfinity.org/howitworks/ How the Internet Computer Works]
* [https://dashboard.internetcomputer.org/ Internet Computer dashboard]
* [[Internet Computer performance]]
* [[DFINITY Foundation]]
* [[Bitcoin integration]]

See more in [[Internet Computer for researchers and blockchain enthusiasts]].

== For Node Providers ==
Node providers invest in and operate node hardware, which powers the Internet Computer with processing and storage capacity. Running these nodes in data centers provides the high performance and the cost-effectiveness of the Internet Computer. Every node provider is allowed a limited amount of nodes.
* [[Node Provider Onboarding]]
* [[IC OS Installation Runbook - Supermicro]]
* [[IC OS Installation Runbook - Dell Poweredge]]
* [[Node rewards]]

== Technical Working Groups ==
* [[Identity & Authentication]]
* [[Developer Tooling]]
* [[Ledger & Tokenization]]

== FAQs, Tutorials, and How-tos==
Tutorials are guided introductions to user stories, intended for first-time users and characterized by a shallow learning curve. How-Tos are step-by-step instructions for specific, narrow goals.

===FAQs===
* [[FAQ]]

===Best Practices===
Example:
* [[Managing ICP holdings]]
* [[Managing Internet Identity]]
* [[Maximizing Voting and NNS Rewards]]
See more in [[Best Practices]]

=== Tutorials ===
Example:
* [[Tutorials for acquiring, managing, and staking ICP]]
* [[How-To: Claim neurons for seed participants]]
* [[How-To: Create an NNS motion proposal]]
* [[How-To: Set your neuron to follow another neuron]]

See more in [[How-Tos]].

==Contributing to the Wiki==

=== How to contribute ===
Anyone can read the wiki. You can also edit pages, all you need to do is [https://wiki.internetcomputer.org/wiki/Special:CreateAccount create an account]. See more in [[Contributing to the wiki]].

==References==