Internet Computer

The Internet Computer is a blockchain-based project that expands the internet by moving everything to the blockchain -- data, content, computation and user experience. It reimagines compute on blockchain by bringing more than 1,000 years of human R&D into the mix, offering full stack decentralization on a sovereign network.

Among its features are:

• Chain Fusion Technology: Decentralized, trustless interactions between smart contracts and other blockchain networks.
• High-Performance Smart Contracts: Hundreds of gigabytes of memory and compute running at the full speed of a modern CPU.
• Low Cost & Resource Efficiency: Designed to be economical and environmentally sustainable, with low storage costs.
• State-of-the-Art User Experience: Users can interact with smart contracts in a standard browser without wallets or tokens.
• Interoperability: Can connect to other smart contract blockchains and traditional Web2 resources with HTTP requests and signing.
• Developer-Friendly: Supports multiple programming languages, including Rust, TypeScript and Python, with easy library integration.

Developers can write contracts in languages they're already familiar with and deploy them directly to the Internet Computer. The platform also offers a range of tools and features, like playground environments, sample code and detailed documentation.

The Internet Computer is designed to scale well, with a multi-subnet architecture that lets smart contracts on one subnet communicate with those on another. It uses advanced cryptographic techniques, including chain-key cryptography and threshold cryptography, to protect the network and keep it decentralized.

One of the Internet Computer's most interesting features is its focus on user experience. It's designed to let people use smart contracts without needing special software. That, combined with its performance and resource efficiency, makes it a compelling foundation for decentralized apps.

Pricing isn't clear, but the project is focused on cost-effectiveness and resource efficiency. You can try the platform and its features through the website, where you can also find developer resources and updates on the project's status.

Published on July 10, 2024