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The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), a pioneering force in shaping the future of the internet, hosted its second Global Townhall on July 25th.
Held virtually on the X platform, this event brought together a vibrant global community of developers, thinkers, and enthusiasts to discuss the future of ICP. Participants from over 30 hubs across four continents shared insights and innovations, underscoring the project’s commitment to decentralization and technological advancement.
Key Highlights from the ICP Global Townhall 2.0
North and South America
In North America, the ICP US and Canada Townhall highlighted the importance of upskilling within the Internet Computer ecosystem. The session featured discussions on industry trends and upcoming events, including hackathons and conferences, as well as ICP’s participation in the Bitcoin conference in Nashville.
South America
The South American session, hosted by ICP HUBs in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, and Argentina, focused on adopting blockchain solutions to address everyday challenges. Conducted in Spanish and Portuguese, the event emphasized the region’s potential for blockchain implementation.
Europe
Europe’s digital transformation was prominently featured, with contributions from ICP HUBs in Bulgaria, Portugal, Poland, Italy and Germany. In Poland, a thriving developer community is leading innovation, hosting bootcamps for over 200 developers. A notable initiative announced was the first community-governed venture capital fund on ICP, aiming to raise $10-20 million to support Web3 projects across the continent.
MENA Region
In the Middle East and North Africa, the UAE’s ICP HUB showcased efforts to leverage blockchain for sustainability and economic growth, while ICP HUB Turkey focused on ICP’s revolutionary blockchain interoperability solution, Chain Fusion, and Web3 applications. These discussions highlighted the region’s strategic approach to integrating technology with real-world solutions.
Asia-Pacific
The Asia-Pacific region celebrated diverse technological advances, with ICP HUB Korea leading discussions on AI and blockchain integration. ICP HUB Philippines explored Chain Fusion applications, while ICP HUB China delved into GameFi and DeFi innovations. Sessions from ICP HUB Indonesia and ICP HUB India highlighted regional adoption and potential, while ICP HUB Singapore’s session focused on multi-chain futures and regulatory frameworks.
Africa
ICP HUB Kenya hosted the African segment with representation from Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Zambia, and Rwanda emphasizing the potential of Chain Fusion to revolutionize local blockchain landscapes. The event highlighted the integration of AI with blockchain technologies, offering insights from both international speakers and local leaders.
A Vision for the Future
The ICP Global Townhall 2.0 showcased the collaborative spirit and innovative potential of the ICP community, from North America’s tech hubs to Africa’s burgeoning tech scene. The event underscored ICP’s role in fostering a decentralized internet that is accessible to all.
The recordings of sessions from different regions are available at the ICP HUBS Network X account.
About ICP
Internet Computer Protocol is a third generation blockchain created by the DFINITY Foundation that aims to create a decentralized internet infrastructure. It enables developers to build websites, enterprise systems, and internet services on a public network, offering security, performance, scalability and seamless user experience. Key features include the Network Nervous System (NNS) for governance, Chain Fusion technology for interoperability, and canisters smart contracts for scalable, efficient, and low-cost on-chain execution. ICP’s goal is to decentralize the cloud and transform digital interactions.
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