#238 Dominic Williams Reveals His Vision for the Internet Computer (ICP)

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Dominic Williams’ Bold Vision for The Internet Computer (ICP) | The Future of Decentralized Computing

The internet is broken—can blockchain fix it? In this episode, Dominic Williams, the visionary behind The Internet Computer (ICP) and founder of DFINITY, reveals his plan to build a decentralized alternative to cloud computing. Discover how ICP is challenging Big Tech, replacing traditional IT infrastructure, and creating a tamper-proof, autonomous internet powered by smart contracts.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why Dominic Williams believes the current internet is flawed

• How ICP aims to replace centralized cloud providers like AWS & Google Cloud

• The role of smart contracts in making the internet more secure and censorship-resistant

• The mission of DFINITY and how it started in 2016

• The future of Web3, decentralized applications (dApps), and blockchain governance

Don't miss this deep dive into the future of the internet! If you're interested in blockchain, decentralization, and the next evolution of the web, this episode is for you.

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(00:00) The Origins of The Internet Computer  

(02:57) Dominic Williams’ Background in Tech  

(04:28) Early Innovations in Distributed Computing  

(07:08) The Birth of a 'World Computer' Concept  

(11:22) Reimagining IT: A Decentralized Alternative  

(13:45) The Creation of DFINITY and ICP  

(16:29) How ICP Differs from Traditional Blockchains  

(22:05) The Problem with Cloud-Based Blockchains  

(25:35) How ICP Ensures True Decentralization  

(29:25) AI & The Self-Writing Internet  

(35:24) How ICP Hosts AI & Smart Contracts  

(40:23) Understanding Reverse Gas and ICP’s Economy  

(45:03) The Vision: A Truly Decentralized Internet  

(49:09) How To Use The Internet Computer  

(52:01) The Role of Nodes & Incentives in ICP  

(56:53) The Future of Web3 & Decentralized Applications  

(01:05:49) The Misconception of ‘On-Chain’ & Blockchain Hype