ICP’s Self-Writing Internet Is Closer Than You Think
At Paris Blockchain Week, DFINITY Foundation’s Chief Business Officer, Pierre Samaties, sat down for an interview that pulled back the curtain on one of the most ambitious Web3 visions in the ICP space. From scaling infrastructure and reverse gas models to an AI-powered development layer dubbed the “Self-Writing Internet,” ICP continues to position itself as one of the most technically advanced ecosystems in crypto.
Here’s what stood out.
AI That Writes and Deploys On-Chain Apps in Real-Time
DFINITY’s “Self-Writing Internet” is more than a concept — it’s a new development paradigm. The team is building an AI interface that enables anyone to describe the app they want in natural language and get a live, on-chain Web3 application deployed in minutes.
Unlike traditional low-code tools, this goes a step further: the AI returns a deployed URL, not just code. You don’t need to understand smart contracts or blockchain architecture. Just prompt and deploy.
It’s a major step toward abstracting complexity — one of the biggest hurdles in Web3 adoption. And this isn’t some off-chain demo. It’s fully live on-chain infrastructure, powered end-to-end by the Internet Computer.
Seamless UX: Web3 That Looks and Feels Like Web2
A recurring theme in Samaties’ comments was the importance of seamless UX. One of the core advantages of building on ICP is that users don’t need to install wallets, connect through extensions, or learn new onboarding flows. Apps run in a regular browser window and feel exactly like any Web2 product.
The front end, back end, and data all run on-chain — but users don’t notice. That’s intentional. For DFINITY, real Web3 adoption will come when users can’t tell the difference. That’s what the Internet Computer delivers.
Native Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana Integrations — Without Bridges
ICP has achieved something many Layer 1s claim but few deliver: native protocol-level integrations with other chains — including Bitcoin and Ethereum, and soon Solana.
This isn’t about wrapped tokens or risky bridges. ICP’s Chain Key Crypto enables smart contracts (canisters) to read and write directly to Bitcoin, creating real composability between chains. Over 40 Bitcoin-focused projects are already leveraging this integration to build DeFi and Web3 apps on top of BTC.
CkBTC — a cryptographically secure representation of Bitcoin — allows users to transact with one-second finality and ultra-low fees, without compromising security. There’s no middleman. No central bridge. Just trust-minimized interoperability.
Built to Scale: A True World Computer with a Deflationary Model
The Internet Computer isn’t just scalable, it’s horizontally scalable, with over 500 apps already live. Its design breaks free from the limitations of gas models that dominate most other chains. Instead of users paying gas, developers pay for compute cycles in ICP — and that ICP is burned.
This creates a deflationary feedback loop. As network usage grows, supply shrinks. Samaties noted that the network has already entered deflationary territory on multiple days due to high usage, ahead of internal expectations.
It’s not a theory. It’s already happening.
ICP’s Developer Growth is Surging
According to the latest Electric Capital report, ICP has the second fastest-growing developer ecosystem, trailing only Solana. This growth is driven by DFINITY’s commitment to building real infrastructure and supporting real builders.
From the upcoming AI development layer to the work of the dedicated growth team supporting startups and projects on the ground, ICP is proving itself as more than just a Layer 1. It’s a full-stack environment for serious teams looking to build scalable, user-friendly, cross-chain applications.
Final Thoughts
Pierre Samaties made one thing clear: the Internet Computer isn’t chasing hype, it’s building long-term infrastructure that can carry the weight of Web3’s future. From developer experience to cross-chain composability and frictionless UX, ICP is setting a new standard.
As the Self-Writing Internet nears public release, the Internet Computer’s vision of a seamless, scalable, and accessible blockchain-powered web is becoming a reality — and the ecosystem is starting to take notice.