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Introduction to Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) Blockchain

The 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 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, which can be traced back to 2015. It was built by the largest 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.

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For ICP Community: Participating in ICP

For ICP Researchers: Deep Dive into ICP

               * "Internet Computer for Geeks" paper
               * IC architecture overview
               * The "How it works" series with videos and in-depth articles on various topics.
               * Technical AMAs on Reddit by different IC and DFINITY teams

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Introduction to Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) Blockchain

Main Sections

Overview: ICP Blockchain and ICP Ecosystem

For Users: Getting Started with ICP

For Developers: Building ICP Smart Contracts

For Node Providers: Joining ICP Network

For ICP Community: Participating in ICP

For ICP Community: Participating in ICP

For ICP Researchers: Deep Dive into ICP