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* ICP is a [[Sovereign Network]] using [[Deterministic Decentralization]] with [[Proof of Useful Work]] consensus.
 
* ICP is a [[Sovereign Network]] using [[Deterministic Decentralization]] with [[Proof of Useful Work]] consensus.
 
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* Status of the network on [https://dashboard.internetcomputer.org ICP Dashboard]
 
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* [[Node Provider Remuneration | Node Provider Tokenomics]]
 
* [[Node Provider Remuneration | Node Provider Tokenomics]]

Revision as of 17:22, 11 May 2023

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.

See more at Introduction to ICP.

Main Sections

For Users: Getting Started with ICP

For Developers: Building ICP Smart Contracts

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