Internet Computer Basics

Reverse Gas Fees and How They are Applied by the Internet Computer

The system by which the IC functions is fundamentally different from that of Ethereum and allows for more efficient handling of gas fees with no impact on the end user.

5 min read Feb 28, 2023

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BTC - ICP Integration and the Potential for Devs

Daniel James

Bitcoin integration on the Internet Computer is a feat of coding and engineering, a feature that supercharges the IC blockchain to make it the first true “World Computer.”

4 min read Feb 22, 2023

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What Is the Role of the DFINITY Foundation on the IC?

Adam Kantrowitz

The fact is that there is a lot of confusion about the difference between the Internet Computer, ICP, and the DFINITY Foundation. So this is a quick article to clear some things up and to briefly discuss the stated purpose of the DFINITY Foundation in connection with the Internet Computer (IC).

3 min read Feb 18, 2023

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Internet Identity: The End of Passwords

Oluwatobi Oluyede

Using Internet Identity, anyone can anonymously create sessions with Web3 services and decentralized applications and verify blockchain transactions. With II’s completely decentralized architecture, you can connect to apps (and services) with utmost security, simplicity, and comfort.

6 min read Feb 2, 2023

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What Makes the Internet Computer Unique?

Adam Kantrowitz

The Internet Computer is unlike any other blockchain, and that's why IC enthusiasts refer to it as a world computer. But in what way does it challenge other blockchains as well as powerful web2 tech companies? In short, what makes the Internet Computer unique?

5 min read Jan 28, 2023

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5 Reasons Why ICP-BTC Integration is NOT Just a Bridge

Daniel James

The integration of the ICP and BTC networks is not just a simple "bridge" connecting the two networks. Instead, it represents a significant step forward for the crypto community and has the potential to unlock a wide range of new possibilities and opportunities for both networks and their users.

3 min read Jan 24, 2023

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Neurons: Promoting True Decentralized Governance in the Network Nervous System

Oluwatobi Oluyede

The Internet Computer is well on its way to establishing itself as a trendsetter, especially in governance. $ICP holders have various ways to participate in decision-making, regardless of how many tokens they own.

4 min read Jan 8, 2023

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Analysis: Comparison of the Internet Computer and Other Blockchains

Daniel James

The Internet Computer (IC) proclaims itself to be the reinvention of the internet, and its advanced cryptography puts it significantly ahead of other blockchains.

9 min read Dec 24, 2022

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5 Things I Wish People Knew About ICP

Geoffrey Miller

After the fall of FTX, the crypto community is starving for good news and hope. Thanks to the Internet Computer, I believe the future's still bright for crypto.

4 min read Dec 21, 2022

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A Detailed Guide to Voting on Proposals and Earning Rewards through the NNS

Oluwatobi Oluyede

The Network Nervous System employs a dual-reward system for incentivizing ICP token holders to participate in Internet Computer governance. I’ll cover the full details of this system in a later article, including how rewards are calculated and distributed.

5 min read Dec 13, 2022

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NNS: On-Chain Governance on The Internet Computer

Oluwatobi Oluyede

The Network Nervous System is an open algorithmic governance system built directly into the IC protocol. The NNS is one of the largest decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) currently in existence.

7 min read Dec 2, 2022

Top 5 Must-See Videos About ICP Crypto for Newcomers

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