Here's what sets the #InternetComputer apart from other blockchainsđ
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Scalability
ICP scales by adding subnets, each hosting thousands of canisters.
These subnets communicate smoothly, ensuring massive data handling and network efficiency.
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Chain-Key Cryptography
Enables fast consensus, easy node addition, and secure interaction with other blockchains like #BTC and #ETH.
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Canister Smart Contracts
Canisters combine code and data storage for complex apps, and use asynchronous messaging for faster, more efficient performance.
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Decentralized Governance
ICPâs Network Nervous System (NNS) allows token holders to govern the network, while dapps can adopt custom governance using the Service Nervous System (SNS).
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Full Decentralization
ICP operates entirely through decentralized nodes worldwide, ensuring no central authority controls computation or storage.
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Web-Speed Performance
ICP delivers low-latency, high-speed performance, enabling decentralized apps to run as fast as traditional web apps.
Energy Infrastructure Tipped to Be the Next Big Bet for AI Investors According to analysts â projections, energy infrastructure is expected to be the next big area of focus for AI investors as they seek to power the highly energy-consuming data centers. This comes as the demand for AI products and services continues to grow, subsequently pushing the demand for electricity to power data centers. According to the Financial Times, this is creating a new class of attractive businesses, that is energy providers. As the tech firms become overvalued and too much for some investors, experts posit that there are other options in the AI wave. They argue that energy-related firms will be the next bet, although they may not be âas flashy as Nvidiaâs semiconductors.â Energy infrastructure firms tipped to do well Reports show that energy consumption at AI and crypto mining data centers has been on an increase creating scope for the sector to look for sustainable energy use and green energy. James West, a senior analyst at Evercore ISI told the Financial Times that investors were looking for âa next derivative in AI.â âThe technology investors that are calling us are asking about power.â West. âThis is the next big bull market, especially as you have some of the other AI derivatives like the chips running out of capacity,â added West. This comes as tech giants like Nvidia, a key player in the AI sector saw a decline in share price performance after its latest earnings report in August. According to West, it is hard for Nvidia to grow its earnings further because âtheir capacity tightens.â West highlighted his top picks, that are likely to do well in the energy sector if the shift occurs to energy firms. He cited GE Vernova, a power and energy division of General Electric, spun off into a separate entity. He also mentioned Fluence, a battery provider which competes with Tesla. Renewable energy is fast growing West added that while technology is fast growing worldwide, the same can be said about the renewable energy sector, which is experiencing exponential growth as investors begin to increase their attention towards it. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), renewable energy generated in 2025 across the world is expected to surpass coal energy for the first time. However, this might not be enough to meet the fast-growing demand at data centers. Experts have proffered two options, the first being âre-carbonizationâ which refers to restarting or maintaining the fossil fuel power plants. But, this might result in data centers contributing to carbon emissions significantly. Already, tech giants like Microsoft have seen a 30% jump in emissions between 2020 and 2023, driven by data centers. Google has also seen a jump in energy consumption at its data centers due to an increase in demand for AI services. According to Thomas McAndrew, the founder and CEO of Enchanted Rock, a Texas-based microgrid provider, data centers need 99.99% reliable electricity, which puts a strain on the power grid. He added the high electricity demand at data centers was also putting pressure on residential consumers as well as increasing carbon emissions. McAndrew revealed there is another option that tech firms might explore to offset the energy deficit by leveraging natural gas microgrids and battery storage. âAI data centers can ease grid pressure and provide surplus power back to the grid, supporting the expansion of wind and solar, thus reducing costs and carbon emissions.â McAndrew. Founder and chief executive at Bloom Energy, KR Sridhar also told the Financial Times that while natural gas is hardly a zero-carbon fuel, this could be used to cut emissions and power data centers.
Integrating multiple blockchain networks for a single decentralized application can be complex and inefficient, demanding adaptation to different programming models, transaction costs, and settlement timesđ„Č
ICP's Chain Fusion technology simplifies this by enabling seamless interaction across blockchains like Ethereum and Bitcoin without relying on vulnerable cross-chain bridges. Through native and RPC integrations, and secure threshold signing, developers can leverage the best features of each network while providing users with a unified experienceđ
Projects like ChainKeyX and Loka Mining demonstrate how Chain Fusion enables DeFi over Bitcoin and enhances Bitcoin mining economics, showcasing the potential for innovation and #ICP $ICP #chainfussion
đ Chain Fusion is Built Different! đ Introducing a new era of interoperability powered by #ICP!
Say goodbye to complex migrations and hello to seamless integration across blockchains. Hereâs what sets us apart:
đ Interoperability Without Migration Enhance your Web3 ecosystem with ICPâs powerful technology stackâno need to move your dapp or smart contract!
đ Chain-Key Signing & On-Chain Compute Enable secure cross-chain communication and interactions via HTTPs outcalls.
đ„ Multi-Token Smart Contracts Interact with tokens from BTC, ETH, and moreâcross-network functionality just got easier!
đ€ Cross-Chain Orchestration Seamlessly manage payments or DAO votes across multiple chains.
⥠ICP as a Coprocessor Offload heavy compute tasks to ICP, eliminating reliance on external, insecure solutions.
Let's be realâno other L1 protocol can compete right now. đ $ICP
Although crypto offers a variety of potential profits, it is also a high-risk asset. Crypto prices can rise or fall quickly/volatility. Do your research before investing and only invest with money you can afford to lose
In a sluggish crypto market, it tends to be sideways, the situation is like prices going up and down but not too far from one point. So, for beginners, there are several things you can do:
1. **Understand the Sideways Market:** First, understand the conditions of this market. The price goes up and down but there is no visible drastic movement. This could be an opportunity to trade shorter or wait for the right moment.
2. **Short Trading:** You can try trading in the short term. That is, buy when prices fall and sell when prices rise slightly. But still, be careful, the risks can be big too.
3. **Monitor Support and Resistance:** Try monitoring the support (lower limit) and resistance (upper limit) levels of price movements. If the price approaches these limits, it could be an opportunity to make a trading decision.
PayPal's stablecoin (PAYUSD) gives the company the ability to freeze and delete your assets
This is the basic difference between centralization and decentralization.
This ability can be used to freeze assets arbitrarily or Paypal has a moral obligation to maintain the security of customer funds from unauthorized actions.
and in the end it's all about trust and the team behind it.
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