Internet Computer ecosystem

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Understanding the Internet Computer ecosystem

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Internet Computer provides infrastructure for deploying applications with on-chain computing components known as canisters. Its ecosystem includes services, application tokens and governance systems. ICP is distinct from tokens created by those applications, and each project’s rights and control arrangements need separate review.

How it works

Evaluate what is actually hosted on the network and what remains dependent on external services. Canister identifiers and controller permissions help establish which application you are interacting with and who can change it. Token ownership may relate to governance or incentives rather than a claim on an application’s operating revenue.

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