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Storage CostsCost of storing 1 GB for a year in a canister smart contract

$5 / GB / Year

Cost per InstructionCost per instruction when executing canister smart contact code

$0.000000000000536

CanistersNumber of running canister smart contracts

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Languages

Whether you're new to coding or an experienced developer, our documentation portal has everything you need. We provide easy-to-follow guides, tutorials, code samples, and API references for multiple languages like Rust, Motoko, TypeScript, Python.

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Motoko

Get started with a high level programming language designed specifically for the Internet Computer

Rust

Use Rust - a high performance and safe programming language to build high efficiency apps on Internet Computer

TypeScript

Azle allows you to build Internet Computer apps using TypeScript and JavaScript, the languages of the web

Python

Kybra allows you to build Internet Computer apps using Python, one of the most popular languages in the world

Solidity

Bitfinity allows you to deploy smart contracts on the Internet Computer written in Solidity, a popular language for DeFi applications.

Frameworks

Get started developing on the Internet Computer using frameworks such as Juno, which make deploying canisters on ICP simple and easy using a UI interface.

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Juno

Juno is a cutting-edge blockchain-as-a-service platform designed to enable developers to create decentralized applications at lightning speed.

Quickstart
Guides

If you're a seasoned developer looking to deploy code on ICP, getting started is easy. Our developer Quick Start guides are designed to jumpstart your developer experience on the Internet Computer Protocol using your preferred programming language.

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React

Start here if you're coming to the Internet Computer Protocol as a React developer.

Juno

Get started with Juno, a blockchain-as-a-service platform.

Dev Blog

April 17, 2024

Developer weekly update April 17, 2024

In this week's update, we have a new dfx release, new ICRC standards that are ready for the NNS to vote on, and information about Bitcoin halving week.

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