Community Monthly Wrap-Up 🌐
2024 has officially come to an end, but not even that can slow down the Internet Computer (ICP).
The course of the year solidified ICP as a major pioneer in advancing technology, stemming from remarkable integrations and major milestones backed by collective community influence.
Let’s explore the ICP community’s impact in furthering the Web3 space this past month!
✨ What's new to the Internet Computer?
2024 has officially ended, but ICP has maintained its amazing run, involving milestones, integrations, and continuous improvements. Starting off with milestones, the ecosystem was not short on any in December. New daily Internet Identity creation experienced a 256% increase, showcasing the growing need for seamless on-chain identification. Also, the Electric Capital 2024 Developer Report ranks ICP as the 2nd fastest-growing full-time developer ecosystem, with ICP developer growth reaching 75% in 2024, signaling ICP’s dedication to fostering an environment that truly serves the developer community. The final milestone for the month was ICP, which is fast approaching one million canisters in deployment, with the daily growth rate at approximately 387% in 2024. This milestone highlights canisters as essentials to Web3 development.
The DFINITY Foundation joined the ETH AI Center as an Industry Partner. This collaboration gives ICP direct access to the latest research, talent, and a growing ecosystem of startups in AI and deep tech. In exchange, ICP will support its members in building on the only public network in the world that can host and run AI as smart contracts.
Starting this month’s major upgrades and integrations is ICP.Ninja, with its latest release, makes the platform your go-to online IDE for ICP smart contract development. With this upgrade, Devs can ship code fast by using AI, exploring its improved UI previews, code formatting, and more. Decide AI’s Decide ID reaches a major milestone of 25,000+ verified users through the support of its global community. This milestone highlights the significance of Internet identity in the Web3 world.
NFTs are still very much relevant, as icpp-art NFT launches on Bioniq Market, giving developers a platform to build with the C++ community on ICP. Also, DFINITY Foundation directors of research, Yvonne-Anne Pignolet and Paul Meeusen, attended Crypto Valley to share insights on blockchain’s transformative impact.
Finally, the ICP HUBS Global Townhall 3.0 was the best gift to start the holidays! With all the HUBs gathering together on December 20th again to share insights and expertise on the AI and Chain Fusion sectors.
👐 What is the community doing?
The ICP community worldwide showcased its energy and creativity throughout August.
ICP HUB Brasil attended the Natal Global Townhall, a virtual event dedicated to boosting the ICP ecosystem and celebrating its global achievements. Next, the HUB participated in an event at Arca HUB, where the community manager presented at the event, which focused on new business opportunities with blockchain. In anticipation of the Townhall, the HUB had several warm-up spaces that dove into various facets of Web3. Lastly, the HUB hosted their own segment of the Townhall, an event for celebration, ideas sharing, global connections, and lots of learning.
ICP HUB Bulgaria announced the SDK-focused hackathon alongside Calimero Network, with the aim of pushing the bounds of privacy in Web3. The HUB also had its own segment in the Townhall focused on AI and Chain Fusion in 2024 and projections for 2025.
ICP HUB Canada & US had an amazing time exploring the city of Miami at Art Basel as they explored beautiful and great art expositions. Additionally, the HUB hosted a workshop where attendees learned blockchain fundamentals, got hands-on experience building scalable dApps, and more. The HUB also partnered with CreateHER Fest to empower women to shape the future of tech through learning, ideation, and collaboration.
ICP HUB China hosted a meet-up for young talents from the blockchain associations of Tsinghua University, Peking University, and Beijing Jiaotong University to explore cutting-edge technology and share insights for future growth. The HUB also hosted its own segment on Townhall Day, showcasing unique projects and experts. Finally, the HUB launched the ICP Ambassador Program to help participants explore technology and innovation and grow into future leaders in the Web3 field.
ICP HUB Germany hosted another AI x Build event that brings together enthusiasts' minds to explore the vast possibilities of Web3 and ICP when combined with AI. The Townhall also saw the HUB join other EU HUBs to share important milestones achieved during 2024 and the plans for 2025..
ICP HUB India launched the 7-Days ICP & Blockchain Series on Telegram, where they break down ICP and Blockchain into simple, engaging insights. The HUB also hosted a successful ICP Developer Workshop at GL Bajaj Institute of Technology & Management, Greater Noida, and Amity School of Technology and Information. Participants gained important knowledge from the hands-on support. Additionally, they hosted several AMAs with SipnPlay Games, the remarkable gaming platform built on ICP. Another with Akai Games, a data hub for GenAI solutions powered by Blockchain, and another with The Swaggo, a gamified opinion marketplace. Finally, they also hosted their own segment in the ICP Global Townhall, where they had experts and their projects to highlight and share insights.
ICP HUB Indonesia successfully hosted its 9th Hackathon with CodeFest. Also, the HUB L&D Manager, Don Rivaldi, took the stage at Mulung Fest in Jakarta to the panel to explore the intersection of Blockchain and AI. The HUB also launched an accelerator program that supports the development of some exciting AI on-chain projects. The HUB continued its campus campaign in a successful meet-up at Institut Desain dan Bisnis Bali (IDBBali), where they shared the unique use case and functionalities of ICP. Finally, they hosted an amazing segment of the Townhall that highlighted interesting founders, experts and projects in the region.
ICP HUB Italy & Ticino, as part of the EU Alliance in the Townhall, hosted an amazing segment that showcased local projects and entrepreneurs working on ICP and building the future of Web3.
ICP HUB Kenya hosted another amazing Community Link Up, which was filled with expert insights, valuable networking, and a space that brings together some of the brightest minds in the Web3 and Blockchain space. The HUB also hosted an fun Twitter session that educated listeners on privacy-first crypto wallets with NFID Wallet. The HUB, in addition to several other sister HUBs, organized their Townhall segment to bring some interesting local projects to the listeners and giving African entrepreneurs the opportunity to share their vision. Finally, they partnered with Bchain Africa with the goal of harnessing talent in Africa and supporting them in their journey.
ICP HUB Mexico partnered with TruBit Latam to boost its token listings by adopting ICP pairs on its platform. The HUB also hosted a segment in the ICP Global Townhall that showcased cutting-edge technology and how projects in the region view it.
ICP HUB Nigeria—Sahara hosted an AMA with NFID Wallet, where they explored NFID Wallet’s secrets to capturing the market with its decentralized revenue-sharing model and more. Additionally, the HUB partnered with LBank Africa for the Bullrise Konnect 2024 event, where the Events & Partnerships Lead, Kene Ezeala, spoke about leveraging emerging technologies for inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In collaboration with the African Alliance, which consists of several other African HUBs, they put on an amazing exchange of ideas during the Townhall, highlighting insights in AI and Chain Fusion.
ICP HUB Philippines hosted several successful workshops, starting with students at PHINMA-Araullo University, Cabanatuan City, STI Balagtas, and La Consolacion University successfully deploying their first canister smart contract. The HUB also hosted the Tech Content Creators Meetup, an gathering of Filipino innovators who explored the theme: “What will the future of tech content creation with AI look like?” Additionally, the HUB Co-Founder attended DEVCON Summit 2024 where he shared the stage with hundreds of passionate student developers at the University of Batangas, Lipa Campus. Finally, like all other HUBs, they hosted an amazing segment in the Townhall that featured projects, global insights, and fun discussions.
ICP HUB Poland hosted the BUILD THE FUTURE Hackathon where developer(s) with great ideas joined the hackathon for a chance to use their skills in practice, gain experience and compete for attractive prizes. Additionally, the HUB alongside the EU Alliance hosted a segment in the Townhall where they talked about emerging technology and their future impact. Finally, the HUB hosted an AMA with NFID to explore the project making waves in the Web3 space.
ICP HUB Portugal hosted an AMA with FAI3 Network to explore their project and share insights on its value to the community. The HUB also hosted another AMA, this time with TruMarket, a project that showcases ICP's real-world impact in the global agricultural sector. Finally, the HUB hosted a segment in the Townhall 3.0 featuring exciting projects from the region and their expert insight.
ICP HUB Singapore co-hosted the ICP SG CodeFest that rewarded young, talented individuals for exciting ideas in Web3 & blockchain. The HUB also hosted a segment in the Townhall that brought some of the brightest minds and remarkable projects in the region to share insights on AI and Chain Fusion.
ICP HUB South Africa hosted an AMA with NFID Wallet, where they discussed revenue sharing & decentralized control, security leadership, future plans, and more. The HUB also partnered with Stringly, the Web3 dating platform aiming to revolutionize how we connect networks. Finally, they hosted an exciting segment in the ICP Townhall that explored Web3, AI, Chain fusion and more.
ICP HUB South Korea hosted a segment in the ICP Global Townhall where experts and projects came to share valuable insight on emerging technology and how ICP is growing within the South Korean Web3 community.
ICP HUB Thailand hosted an X space with Fuel DAO to explore the DAOs mission and how it affects the Web3 community. The HUB also partnered with ClaimLink, a platform that will revolutionize NFT & token distribution on ICP and drive global adoption of decentralized tech by enabling creators. Finally, they hosted a segment at the ICP Townhall that featured exciting projects and guests who shared useful technological insight.
ICP HUB Turkey hosted fun IRL Motoko Hackathons/workshops at Saint-Joseph French High School, Bilkentli, Yıldız Technical University, and Istanbul University, where participants explored the web3 world with Motoko-produced projects. Finally, the HUB organized and hosted a segment in the Townhall that saw experts, projects, and enthusiasts give knowledge on energy technology and how ICP ties into it all.
ICP HUB Vietnam attended the Crypto Nomad Meetup, where they took part in the event and all the excitement. The HUB also participated in the "CREATIVE APPLICATIONS OF BLOCKCHAIN IN EDTECH AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES" by Medoo Global, where they explored new opportunities for education and technology. Lastly, the HUB hosted a segment at the Townhall 3.0 where they showcased exciting projects and brilliant guests who shared insight into cutting-edge technology.
ICP Argentina attended Labitconf, one of the most important Bitcoin events in Latin America, where they showcased how ICP strengthens Bitcoin through Chain Fusion. Like other HUBs, they also hosted a segment in the Townhall where they encouraged attendees to connect with the Internet Computer communities and educated them about the advances in the region.
ICP France hosted an AMA with ICVC that explored the project and shared exclusive tips for successful crypto investing from VC experts. The HUB also hosted a segment at the Townhall where they explored the DeAI initiative, Chain Fusion advancements, and more.
ICP Ghana partnered with the Computer Science Society - KNUST(@thecssknust) as part of the Beginner to PRO Coding Experience program that empowers the next generation of Web3 and ICP developers. The HUB also sponsored “The Final Block: Web3 Community Bash”, the celebration of Ghana’s vibrant Web3 ecosystem. Lastly, they hosted a segment in the ICP Townhall that featured experts and regional projects.
ICP Japan held a seminar titled "Authentication Revolution in the Web3 Era: Introduction to Internet Identity," an event that highlighted the importance of Internet Identity to the global Web3 community. The HUB also hosted a developer seminar titled "Introduction to Bitfinity: Next-generation Bitcoin and EVM Development Realized on an ICP Platform." At this event, attendees had the opportunity to experience Bitfinity's dApps and learn about their technical background and how to use them. Lastly, the HUB hosted a segment at the ICP Global Townhall.
ICP Malaysia hosted an ICP Workshop at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), where students were eager to explore the world of blockchain and the power of the Internet Computer. The HUB also hosted a segment at the ICP Townhall where they explored AI, Chain Fusion, and the interception with ICP.
ICP Rwanda hosted the grand finale of the December 24 ICP Rwanda Hackathon at the Career Center. It was an intuitive space with young minds eager to explore ICP technology. The HUB also hosted an unforgettable segment at the ICP Townhall, which was filled with learning, networking, celebration, and community.
ICP Zambia Hosted an amazing segment of the ICP Townhall alongside other countries in the African Alliance.
🔮 What's Next for ICP and Its Community?
The ICP ecosystem is poised for further expansion and presence during 2025, so stay tuned for upcoming announcements.
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What an amazing year for ICP! From major milestones that shake the foundation of Web3 to projects that push the bounds of creativity and functionality. ICP stands as a beacon of hope for the decentralized future, and the global community is the tower that echoes its mission. 2024 was amazing, but we barely scratched the surface. Stay connected with us on our Twitter, DSCVR, and Warpcast channels to get a front-row seat to the future! 🚀