Hello, Self-Writing Internet: Creations and Conversations

Caffeine, developed by the DFINITY Foundation, introduces a decentralized AI development platform that enables both technical and non-technical users to build applications through natural language. Revealed at the Hello, Self-Writing Internet event in San Francisco, the launch featured live demos, keynotes, and the first Caffeine hackathon. The platform promises to redefine how users create, own, and interact with software which shifts the paradigm from “vibe coding” to conversational app development.

Key Ideas

Conversational App Creation: Caffeine turns app development into a natural language experience, enabling anyone to build software by simply describing their intentions.
Enhanced Persistence & Sovereignty: Features like orthogonal persistence ensure data durability without traditional databases, and the system enables users to fully own and monetize self-built apps.

Why It Matters?

Keynotes, panels, and hackathons emphasized how organizations can now build fully customizable, secure software through natural language indicating the paradigm shift where app development becomes accessible, flexible and decentralized.

Startups should capitalize on the shift from co-pilot tools to autonomous co-creators by launching lightweight, customizable software products using Caffeine. The platform’s open app ecosystem and cloning model accelerates distribution and personalization across markets.