Dfinity Foundation’s Internet Computer Blockchain Brings Smart-Contract Capabilities to Bitcoin Network

Sep 23, 2021

Blockchain company Dfinity’s Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is integrating with bitcoin to enable smart contracts on BTC. Following a community vote to upgrade the network, it will allow developers to let their creativity run wild in developing all manner of Web 3.0 services, already seen on Ethereum from DeFi to NFTs.

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