Inside the ICP Hubs Network: Web3's Most Active Crypto-Building Community
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While many crypto projects come and go, something special is happening in the $ICP ecosystem.
More than 140,000 builders in the ICP Hubs Network are working together to reshape how the internet works, making it truly decentralized.
They've built one of Web3's most active and successful communities, focused on creating real solutions rather than chasing the latest trends.
A Global Force for Innovation
Spanning 34 countries with more than 40 regional hubs, the ICP Hubs Network has emerged as a powerhouse of sustained development and real-world impact.
The network has already successfully onboarded over 1,500 developers to the Internet Computer ecosystem, supported by a $200M+ funding pool and more than 100 grants distributed in 2024 alone.
What sets the ICP Hubs Network apart isn't just its impressive numbers – it's the tangible impact being created on the ground.
Through hands-on hackathons, expert-led workshops, local meetups, structured mentorship programs, and dynamic cross-border collaborations, the network is turning Web3 innovation from concept to reality.
The proof lies in the metrics: over 9,000 GitHub commits in the past 12 months, consistent weekly project launches, and a thriving community that prioritizes substantive development over speculation.
ICP also ranks number 1 in notable development activity in the last 30 days according to Santiment.
Technical Achievements and Ecosystem Recognition
The ecosystem's technical milestones has been validated by impressive metrics:
DefiLlama reports that 9 of the 15 most active global DAOs operate on ICP, with the NNS emerging as one of crypto's largest DAOs, securing over $1.9B in locked value.
Recent developments include:
- The Stellarator milestone, revolutionizing on-chain data storage with over 1TB memory capacity per subnet
- Tokamak's optimization of update call lifecycles, enhancing network efficiency
- The Beryllium milestone's introduction of advanced DevOps features
- Release of Motoko v0.13.3 with improved type conversion and performance
- Successful passage of Proposal 134185, focusing on network optimization
Internet Computer has launched a #Bitcoin L2 called Bitfinity Network. It's a blazingly fast, next-gen EVM for Bitcoin, powered by Dfinity ICP, and backed by Polychain Capital and ParaFi Capital.
Regional Success Stories
Across the globe, ICP Hubs are driving breakthrough initiatives that showcase the network's boundless potential.
In Bulgaria, developers are pioneering the ckSOL bridge to Solana, while Brazil's Bioniq Market partnership is accelerating mainstream adoption.
Portugal has positioned itself at the forefront of Europe's Crypto AI initiatives, as Kenya empowers youth through the innovative DecaHack Initiative.
The impact extends further, with Vietnam advancing Chain Fusion development, Nigeria expanding African Web3 education, the Philippines launching the transformative Project Laptop initiative, and Thailand having hosted 3,000+ attendees at the prestigious ICP Chain Fusion Hacker House at Devcon.
Q4 2024: A Quarter of Unprecedented Growth
The final quarter of 2024 has marked a series of significant milestones for the ICP ecosystem.
In November, ICP took center stage as a major sponsor of the CryptoAI Con, Europe's largest Crypto & AI conference, demonstrating its commitment to advancing both blockchain and AI technologies.
ICP Hubs brought together prominent regional leads:
- Maciej Orlowsky (ICP Hub Poland)
- Elodie Gendron (ICP France)
- Josip Vlah (ICP Hub Bulgaria)
- Dima Foremnyi (ICP Ukraine)
- Marina Atarova (ICP Hub Portugal)
This period has seen remarkable leadership engagement, with DFINITY Founder and CEO Dominic Williams connecting with the blockchain community and government leadership at TechForumAR in Buenos Aires, while DFINITY's AI Lead Islam shared crucial insights at the Palo Alto AI & Web3 Summit 2024.
ICP founder with Argentina's President, Javier Milei
The network's presence at the CV Summit, celebrating Ethereum's 10th anniversary, highlighted ICP's integration capabilities with ETH, BTC, and SOL through innovative Chain Fusion workshops and AI dApp discussions.
The Power of Local: How Regional Hubs Are Reshaping Web3
Through an expanding network of ICP Hubs, local innovators are driving global change while addressing unique regional needs.
Here's how these hubs are reshaping the Web3 landscape:
Europe's Innovation Centers
- Hosting Europe's largest Crypto & AI conference in Lisbon
- Leading ICP Hacker House at the Crypto AI Conference
- Running Build on ICP AI Hackathon with the EU Alliance
- Conducting AI integration workshops with GPT API
- Sponsoring ETH Sofia 2024 conference and hackathon
- Launching privacy-focused hackathon with Calimero Network
- Presenting at Game Changer conference in Zagreb
- Participating in ICP EU Hackathon with 90+ AI and Crypto projects
- Leading ICP EU Hackathon initiatives
- Hosting tech discussions at Palais Brongniart
- Running Students in Tech meetups with KRYPTO SPHERE in Paris
- Connecting with leaders at CV Labs Switzerland
- Hosting crypto economy events with Cashify EU
- Participating in Krypto Raport Conference
- Partnering with Technical School Complex in Rzeszów for youth education
- Representing at CV Summit 2024 and Binance Blockchain Week
- Leading Build on ICP Hackathon
- Hosting weekly AI x World Series discussions
- Co-hosting EthConnect Milano with 70+ participants
- Sponsoring Blockchain in Beach at Pescara
- Running Web3 Lugano Incubator for startups
Americas' Tech Frontier
- Partnering with University of Brasilia for blockchain education
- Collaborating with Better Use Blockchain for data storage solutions
- Organizing Innovation Week with Token Economic
- Hosting Builders House in São Paolo
- Running Hack the Future 2 hackathon
- Developing TypeScript Master Course
- Featured on major platforms like Binance and CoinMarketCap
- Partnering with QuantumLeap Lab for ElevateTech CA Festival
- Expanding into Chile through IDEATE Bootcamp
- Hosting DFINITY CEO at Tech Forum AR
- Engaging with President Javier Milei and Charles Hoskinson
Asia Pacific's Digital Revolution
- Participating in 10th Global Blockchain Summit
- Hosting Chain Fusion Wave event
- Leading discussions on AI, art, and ICP in Beijing
- Organizing Meet the Future at Global Web3 Ecosystem Summit
- Running 6th Hackathon with CodeFest
- Hosting BLOCKMEETs in Bandung and Jakarta
- Integrating Web3 into education system with 300 students
- Launching Partners Group for ecosystem collaboration
- Conducting speaking sessions at 42 Bangkok
- Planning Chain Fusion Hacker House for DevCon 2024
- Running workshops at Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology
Africa's Rising Tech Scene
- Running Inter University Hackathon
- Hosting hackathon at Pwani Innovation Week
- Exploring Meme2Earn with EpicApp Net
- Participating in Cyberchain NG Conference
- Launching ICP Togo community
- Speaking at Web3 Global Conference
- Planning GDG Minna DevFest Conference involvement
- Launching Zero to Dapp workshop with GDG Accra
- Planning nationwide university tour
- Hosting Python Ho Conference
Each hub contributes uniquely to the ecosystem while maintaining strong connections with other regions, creating a truly global network of innovation and education.
Their combined efforts showcase how local initiatives can drive global impact in the Web3 space.
Looking Forward: The Future of Web3 Innovation
ICP HUBS NETWORK is your one-stop for all things related to the #ICP Community worldwide.
As we look ahead, the ICP Hubs Network stands as a testament to the power of decentralized, community-driven innovation.
Through its strategic focus on Latin America, particularly Argentina, as a hub for blockchain, cybersecurity, and AI development, and its continuous technical advancements, ICP is shaping the future of Web3.
The network's success lies in its unique approach: developing senior developers, securing project funding and support, fostering organic community growth, and addressing real-world challenges with practical solutions.
As Dominic Williams advocates for running AI on the blockchain to ensure tamper-proof, autonomous operations, and plans progress for upgrading ICP's smart contracts to 64-bit WASM, the future of decentralized technology looks brighter than ever.
Check out the ICP's AI roadmap here:
From local meetups to global impact, the ICP Hubs Network continues to demonstrate that true innovation in Web3 comes not from chasing trends, but from building sustainable, community-driven solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible in decentralized technology.
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Created by: Randell of CryptoBusy
