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| − | The Internet computer is the fastest and most scalable general-purpose blockchain. It was launched as and open source project by [https://dfinity.org/ DFINITY] in May 2021 with the aim to realise a blockchain singularity through hosting dapps | + | The Internet computer is the fastest and most scalable general-purpose blockchain. It was launched as and open source project by [https://dfinity.org/ DFINITY] in May 2021 with the aim to realise 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 ([[https://wiki.internetcomputer.org/wiki/Motoko|Motoko]]) and others. |
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== Internet Identity Introduction == | == Internet Identity Introduction == | ||
| − | One of the core benefits of building on the Internet Computer is that end users do not need pay fees or use tokens or to pay fees 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 | + | One of the core benefits of building on the Internet Computer is that end users do not need pay fees or use tokens or to pay fees 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: |
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* [[Internet Identity for dapp users]] | * [[Internet Identity for dapp users]] | ||
Revision as of 18:51, 11 March 2022
Welcome!
This is a general source of information about the Internet Computer (IC), the world's fastest and most powerful blockchain network[1]. 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 and open source project by DFINITY in May 2021 with the aim to realise 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 (chain-key cryptography), programming languages ([[1]]) and others.
Most common place to start
For a general audience
For a more technical audience
Internet Identity Introduction
One of the core benefits of building on the Internet Computer is that end users do not need pay fees or use tokens or to pay fees 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
- Internet Identity for dapp users
- Internet Identity technical overview
- 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:
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
- Managing ICP holdings
- 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, incuding links to documentation, developer forums, and relevant dashboards.
Examples:
- Canisters (dapps/smart contracts)
- Developer documentation on smartcontract.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:
- How the Internet Computer Works
- Internet Computer dashboard
- Internet Computer performance
- DFINITY Foundation
- Bitcoin integration
See more in Internet Computer for researchers and blockchain enthusiasts.
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
Best Practices
Example:
How-tos
Example:
- 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: Deploy a "hello world" smart contract or dapp
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 create an account. See more in Contributing to the wiki.