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ICPInternet Computer: history, founders and key events
From May 10, 2021 to today, every major rally, crash and upgrade, each with a dated, sourced price.
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Latest close in our data: $3.08 (Coinbase Exchange ICP/USD daily close, 2026-10-14).
LaunchedMay 10, 2021
ConsensusThreshold relay proof of stake (chain key cryptography)
SupplyAbout 520 million ICP, with inflation
Origin story
The Internet Computer was developed by the DFINITY Foundation, founded by Dominic Williams in 2016. It aims to host full applications, including websites, directly on chain.
ICP launched on May 10, 2021 and was briefly one of the largest coins by value before a steep decline.
Founders: Dominic Williams; DFINITY Foundation.
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Source: Coinbase Exchange ICP/USD daily closes 2021-05-10 to 2026-10-14. Fetched Oct 14, 2026 from free public APIs. Click a dot for the event and its price on that day.
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Key events
- May 10, 2021launch
Internet Computer Genesis $426.98 (Coinbase Exchange ICP/USD daily close, 2021-05-10)
ICP launches and lists on major exchanges. - May 10, 2021milestone
First daily close in our data $426.98 (Coinbase Exchange ICP/USD daily close, 2021-05-10)
Our sourced ICP price history begins on this day. - May 10, 2021rally
Highest close in our data $426.98 (Coinbase Exchange ICP/USD daily close, 2021-05-10)
The highest daily close for ICP in our price history. - Aug 1, 2026crash
Lowest close after the peak $2.02 (Coinbase Exchange ICP/USD daily close, 2026-08-01)
The lowest ICP close in our data after its highest close.
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Facts written in our own words. Last checked Oct 14, 2026.