Internet Computer Protocol
The blockchain designed to host entire applications on-chain. SMG Crypto Hub is built on ICP because no other infrastructure simultaneously solves the access, cost, and credential problems Africa's learners face.
Internet Computer
A layer-1 blockchain designed to host entire applications on-chain at web speed.
Canisters
Smart contracts on ICP that bundle code and state — no separate database or server needed.
Cycles
ICP's stable computation unit (XDR-pegged) — the platform pays, learners pay nothing.
NNS
Network Nervous System — ICP's on-chain governance for protocol upgrades and canister management.
Internet Identity
Passwordless Web3 auth — biometric/device-based, no seed phrase, no wallet install.
ckBTC
Chain-key Bitcoin on ICP — fully backed BTC usable in ICP canisters.
ckETH
Chain-key Ethereum on ICP — ETH available in the ICP ecosystem.
ckUSDT
ICP's native stablecoin — used for platform payments and mentor income.
ICP Token
Native governance and fuel token — stake in the NNS to earn voting rewards.
Motoko
ICP's native programming language — actor-based, designed for distributed computation.
Grant Program
DFINITY Foundation grant funding for ICP ecosystem builders — SMG Crypto Hub is applying.
Hackathons
Regular ICP hackathons — build canisters and compete for ecosystem prizes.
ICP Grant Program
SMG Crypto Hub is applying for DFINITY Foundation ecosystem grant funding to complete Milestones 2–5 (Academy, Certificates, Payments, and full ICP canister integration). Every grant accelerates Africa's first dedicated ICP education platform.