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Evolution From Copper to Sodium

The following is a brief summary of the Internet Computer’s evolution. For a detailed overview, have a look at Evolution of the Internet Computer.

In the following, you can learn more about the different releases that are building up to the launch of the public network of the Internet Computer.

Stage #1 – Copper

The first major milestone in the evolution of the IC was the Copper release. It introduced Motoko, the native programming language of the IC as well as the public version of the DFINITY Canister SDK.

With the help of Motoko, Developers can write more efficient and sequential code.

Stage #2 – Bronze

Bronze signified the next key milestone for the Internet Computer. It featured the very first web applications (such as LinkedUp) that were being billed on the Internet Computer.

During Bronze, the Internet Computer evolved from a terminal-based stage to a more advanced, desktop web app stage.

Stage #3 – Tungsten

The next key milestone was the release of Tungsten, during which the Internet Computer began to run across multiple data centers worldwide. Tungsten also symbolized the opening of the network to third-party developers who started building upon the IC.

Stage #4 – Sodium

With Sodium, the Network Nervous System (NNS) was unveiled. The NNS is the governance system of the Internet Computer, which acts as its controlling mechanism.

Stage #5 – Mercury

Mercury marked the final milestone in the run-up to the public launch of the Internet Computer blockchain.