ICP HUBs 2024 Year in Review – Milestones and Achievements
Innovation Without Borders: ICP HUBs 2024 in Review and the Road to 2025
ICP HUBs achieved unprecedented global reach in 2024, marked by landmark events like Chain Fusion Day at TOKEN2049. The community’s expansion was highlighted by major technical milestones including the Tokamak, Stellarator, and Beryllium upgrades, alongside significant partnerships like ICP HUB Korea’s collaboration with Korea Digital Asset (KODA), ICP HUB Germany’s alliance with RWTH Blockchain, and ICP HUB Turkey’s integration with Iterify.
The ecosystem demonstrated its technical prowess through dedicated developer initiatives, with Motoko Bootcamps offering fellowships worth $10,000 and regional hackathons attracting hundreds of participants. Notable achievements included East Africa’s cross-country hackathon series, ICP House events in Seoul, and breakthrough Chain Fusion implementations that facilitated seamless blockchain interoperability.
This year-in-review documents the concrete achievements that established ICP’s position as a leading force in Web3 innovation, processing over $2 million in ckUSDC transactions, while maintaining its status as the blockchain with the highest developer activity.
Key Projects & Partnerships
Collaborations drove ICP HUBs' growth in 2024. ICP HUB Korea partnered with Korea Digital Asset to advance blockchain education and innovation. ICP HUB Bulgaria and Calimero Network joined forces to enhance privacy solutions within the ecosystem, while ICP HUB Turkey integrated tools from Iterify, elevating developer resources. At TOKEN2049 Singapore, Chain Fusion events showcased cross-chain innovations, drawing global attention to ICP’s technological capabilities.
In Africa, initiatives like ICP HUB Kenya’s Hacker House series and a women-only blockchain hackathon highlighted the region's vibrant developer community. In Latin America, ICP HUB Mexico introduced blockchain education through partnerships with lazonatres and Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, while ICP HUB Brazil launched an accelerator program providing R$275,000 in startup funding.
These efforts culminated in technical milestones, including deployments of Chain Fusion implementations and a surge in developer activity, positioning ICP as a leader in blockchain innovation, as highlighted by Token Terminal metrics.
Community Growth & Impact
ICP HUBs' community expansion in 2024 was marked by quantifiable achievements. The ICP HUBS Global Townhall 3.0 drew over 2.4 million tune-ins across 30+ countries in December, while ICP House events in Bangkok, Seoul, and Hong Kong established major regional development hubs.
Educational initiatives drove significant adoption, with ICP HUB Canada’s TypeScript Master Course gaining recognition on major platforms like Binance and CoinMarketCap. ICP HUB Philippines’ iThink Code Camp series successfully deployed over 30 canister smart contracts in a single session, while ICP HUB Turkey’s partnership with patika.dev created dedicated Web3 internship pathways.
Technical metrics reinforced this growth: ICP achieved status as the blockchain with the highest developer activity, surpassed 5TB of data storage, and processed over $2 million in ckUSDC transactions. Regional initiatives like ICP HUB Indonesia’s nine consecutive hackathons and ICP HUB Kenya’s woman-only blockchain program demonstrated the ecosystem’s commitment to diverse, sustainable growth.
Major Events & Conferences
Chain Fusion dominated ICP’s 2024 conference circuit, with major showcases at TOKEN2049 Singapore, EthCC in Paris, and DevCon in Bangkok. The Chain Fusion Hub at TOKEN2049 featured influential speakers including Dominic Williams, Sunny Aggarwal, and Emilio Canessa, while attracting significant institutional attention.
Regional events demonstrated scale and innovation:
ICP HUB Thailand’s Chain Fusion Hacker House with $25,000 in prizes
ICP HUB Canada’s presence at ETH Toronto and Ethereum Women events
ICP HUB Portugal’s participation at cryptoaicon, featuring Pierre Samaties’ keynote on AI integration
ICP HUB Indonesia’s BLOCKMEET series drawing 100+ attendees per event
Technical milestones were highlighted at key conferences, including demonstrations of the Tokamak milestone at the CV Summit and presentations on Chain Fusion’s cross-chain capabilities at Binance Blockchain Week. These events showcased ICP’s growing influence in areas like AI integration, cross-chain interoperability, and developer tooling.
The Year in Review
January
The year opened with DEGEN HACK showcasing ICP's technical capabilities, while ICP HUB Korea formed a strategic partnership with Korea Digital Asset (KODA). East Africa’s regional expansion culminated in a mega hackathon spanning three countries, attracting nearly 500 developers.
February
While ETHDenver dominated headlines, ICP HUB Italy & Ticino expanded its presence with ICP Circles in Milan, fostering growth in the region. ICP HUB Bulgaria launched coordinated hackathons in Zagreb, driving Web3 adoption. ICP HUB Korea spearheaded initiatives in Seoul, while ICP HUB Turkey accelerated developer engagement through regionally tailored hackathons.
March
Seoul’s tech scene thrived with ICP House’s 48-hour hackathon in Gangnam. ICP HUB Thailand introduced social impact NFTs, while BUIDLAsia2024 featuring Dominic Williams highlighted ICP’s global expansion.
April
ICP Community Chronicle launched with 24 hours of non-stop ICP talks across 12 segments, reaching 400,000 people from Korea, Philippines, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia in its first act. Hong Kong ICP House events and new partnerships drove ecosystem growth.
May
ICP celebrated its 3rd anniversary at DFINITY HQ in Zürich. Olympus was announced as ICP’s on-chain acceleration program offering $50k in grants. Memethon launched on Blockhacks with a $15,000 prize pool. Integration with NEXO expanded ICP’s DeFi capabilities.
June
Bitstamp listed ICP, marking a major exchange expansion. ICP Chain Fusion events thrived in Canada. The ecosystem crossed $2,000,000 in ckUSDC transactions. ICP HUB Brazil launched a comprehensive bootcamp series, while Vietnam initiated their Chain Fusion Web3.0 Collision Hackathon.
July
July showcased the Internet Computer’s growth and innovation. The 2nd ICP Global Townhall united 30+ hubs for 24 hours of discussions on Chain Fusion, gaming, DeFi, and real-world assets. A record 84 billion messages processed underscored ICP’s scaling prowess.
At EthCC and The Bitcoin Conference, ICP spotlighted its seamless cross-chain integration through Chain Fusion. Partnerships with UNDPTech and ABCDE Labs empowered MSMEs and startups, while assets like ckUSDT and ckWBTC bolstered ICP’s DeFi ecosystem.
Community efforts shined globally. ICP HUB Brazil hosted Motoko bootcamps, ICP HUB Bulgaria launched the SUI-to-ICP MOST Bridge, and ICP HUB Indonesia concluded ICPHackathon 4.0 with standout projects.
August
In August, the Internet Computer ecosystem made strides in accessibility and innovation. A major highlight was the Deuterium Milestone, enabling dApps to leverage Bitcoin’s liquidity and security without intermediaries. ICP also surpassed 5 terabytes of data storage, marking a 43% year-over-year increase, and introduced ckXAUT (Tether Gold), expanding its multichain offerings.
Global events further showcased ICP’s impact. At Bali Crypto Week, Chain Fusion technology headlined discussions and hackathons, drawing over 100 participants. Meanwhile, ICP HUB Canada hosted a Chain Fusion event during ETH Toronto, and ICP HUB Indonesia launched an educational initiative integrating blockchain into academic programs.
September
September was a pivotal month for the Internet Computer ecosystem, showcasing its expanding influence and technological achievements. The month featured Chain Fusion Day at Token2049, bringing together Web3 leaders for networking, workshops, and milestone announcements. ICP’s capabilities shone with 10,000 transactions per second and the introduction of ckBTC to Osmosis Zone, enhancing cross-chain Bitcoin transfers.
Community hubs drove engagement globally. ICP HUB Brazil hosted a, while ICP HUB Bulgaria launched Formation3, an advanced Web3 accelerator. ICP HUB India held workshops showcasing developer talent, and ICP HUB Kenya connected local builders at ETHSafari.
October
October highlighted the Internet Computer (ICP)’s global impact with remarkable milestones and events. The ecosystem celebrated 380,000 deployed canister smart contracts and a 20.7x surge in Chain Fusion subnet updates, underlining ICP’s rapid adoption. Kong Swap, a new token trading platform, launched using Chain Fusion, while DefiLlama ranked ICP among the top platforms for DAO activity.
ICP’s global presence expanded with key events. DFINITY Founder Dominic Williams engaged the blockchain community and President Milei in Argentina, while AI Lead Islam Sharabash shared insights at the Palo Alto AI & Web3 Summit. ICP HUB Brasil hosted the Hack the Future 2 hackathon, and ICP HUB Bulgaria partnered with Calimero Network for a privacy-focused hackathon.
November
November showcased the Internet Computer (ICP)’s growth with impressive milestones and global events. The network surpassed 4 billion blocks processed, demonstrating unmatched scalability. Trustless DeFi expanded with over 1,000 ETH bridged as ckETH and 5,000 BTC as ckBTC, while projects like Rainbow Protocol and Bitfinity Network fueled a 150% year-over-year activity surge.
ICP’s global presence was evident at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai and the Swiss AI Summit, where ICP’s role in DeFi and AI took center stage. Community hubs also thrived—ICP HUB Bulgaria partnered with ICP HUB Ukraine for cross-regional collaborations, while ICP HUB Canada introduced 29 developers to ICP through its first Master Course.
December
Global Townhall 3.0 achieved record engagement, surpassing 2.4 million tune-ins across 30+ countries. The Chain Fusion Hub continued at full steam, fueling expansions across continents and building on months of cross-chain breakthroughs. Meanwhile, ICP HUB Indonesia’s Blockmeet Vol. 2 united over 80 Web3 enthusiasts, demonstrating the network’s unwavering momentum as the year drew to a close.
Stepping into 2025
The Internet Computer ecosystem enters 2025 with established momentum across multiple fronts:
Record-setting developer activity, successful deployment of Tokamak, Stellarator, and Beryllium milestones, and growing Chain Fusion adoption demonstrate ICP’s technological maturity.
With 34+ active hubs spanning major regions, the foundation exists for continued expansion of developer resources, educational programs, and regional initiatives.
Building on 2024’s achievements — including 2.4M+ Global Townhall participants and successful hackathon series across Africa, Asia, and Latin America — the ecosystem offers multiple entry points for developers, entrepreneurs, and community members.
Key opportunities for engagement include:
Regional hackathons and bootcamps
Motoko development programs
Chain Fusion implementation
Local hub events and workshops
Global townhalls and collaborative initiatives
The ecosystem welcomes everyone ready to leverage ICP’s proven infrastructure for the next wave of Web3 innovation.