The complete step-by-step guide for web developers and agency owners ready to escape AWS — permanently.
18 pages · 6 chapters · Real code · Real results
Why ICP Changes Everything
The technical advantages that make ICP the only viable alternative to AWS for serious web businesses.
Mapping Your Current Stack
Full audit framework: databases, auth, file storage, APIs — translated into ICP equivalents.
The Migration Blueprint
Step-by-step code migration from Node/Express and SQL to Motoko canisters and stable memory.
Frontend Decentralization
Deploying React and Next.js apps as asset canisters — no CDN, no hosting bill, zero downtime.
Identity & Access Control
Replace Auth0 and JWTs with Internet Identity — fully on-chain, no passwords, hardware-backed.
Go Live Checklist
Pre-launch verification, canister monitoring, cycles management, and post-migration optimization.
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