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Lomesh Dutta is VP of Growth at the Dfinity Foundation, where he works on infrastructure for a decentralized internet.
He discusses Web3 decentralized applications built on the Internet Computer Protocol, including social networks, decentralized identities, and DeFi projects.
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2023First on the show
Feb 2023Latest appearance
32 minOn camera
32:13
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Key points
- Internet Computer differs from other blockchains by running complete applications on-chain including code, data, and logic, not just maintaining token ledgers.
- ICP uses a subnet architecture where independent nodes globally operate advanced machines that can horizontally scale infinitely while remaining interconnected.
- Developers can write smart contracts called canisters using WebAssembly-compatible languages including Rust, Motoko, TypeScript, and Python.
- Dfinity ecosystem includes decentralized applications for social networking, identity management, search, video, and no-code platforms built on Internet Computer.
- The protocol aims to enable end-to-end software applications like games, metaverses, and social networks to operate completely decentralized on blockchain infrastructure.
In their own words
“We started with the question: can a blockchain be used to run general-purpose software completely on chain?”
“You don't need a wallet or to know anything about the Internet Computer. Just log in with Gmail and start interacting.”
