ICP Canisters Host Over A Billion Transactions Amid Rapid Growth

Hosting a website on Internet Computer (ICP) is a unique approach that involves running the entire site, including its front end, back end, and data, inside smart contracts called canisters. This means no traditional servers, hosting companies, or monthly bills are involved.

This is different from most blockchains, which typically only handle token transfers or basic contract logic while the actual website still sits on Amazon Web Services or a similar cloud provider.

A canister bundles code and data together into one unit that runs as a WebAssembly module. Unlike traditional smart contracts, a canister can store gigabytes of data, respond to HTTPS requests, and send content directly to a browser.