Maria Irene

Maria Irene is a journalist and author covering the Internet Computer Protocol, Bitcoin, DeFi, and the broader decentralised web. She is the founder and editor of LedgerLife.io, an independent, reader-funded publication dedicated to clear-eyed reporting on the ICP ecosystem and Web3 technology. She is the author of two books: Money Without Masters: The Story of Crypto (Amazon) and The World Computer: Decentralised Computing and the Rise of the Internet Computer Protocol (Amazon). Her work focuses on making complex blockchain technology accessible without losing precision or depth.
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Europe’s $23 Billion Sovereign Cloud Push Raises Questions Over Who Really Controls the Infrastructure

Europe is preparing to spend an estimated $23.1 billion on sovereign cloud infrastructure by 2027, according to Gartner forecasts, as governments and enterprises seek...

Ord.io to Shut Down on June 1 After Three-Year Run in Bitcoin Ordinals Space

Ord.io, the Bitcoin Ordinals explorer known for its community-driven features and culture-first design, will shut down on June 1, marking the end of a...

Plug Pay launches to enable real-world payments across everyday spending

Plug Pay has gone live, introducing a new payment option designed to support real-world purchases including supermarket shopping, flights and everyday items such as...

56 Bitcoin Blocks Inscribed as BIC Map Goes Live on ICP

Day one of BIC has closed with 56 Bitcoin blocks now permanently inscribed on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), marking the first visible phase...
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Caffeine V3 nears release as ICP developer signals major upgrade

A new version of Caffeine is approaching release, with Dominic Williams indicating that version three is now in development and close to integration into...
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OhShii Launcher adds ICP–Solana swaps ahead of DAO rollout

Cross-chain functionality is expanding as OhShii Labs introduces instant swaps between ICP and SOL through its OhShii Launcher platform. The update allows users to move...
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New ICP tool aims to improve code accuracy for AI agents

Developers working with the Internet Computer are being offered a new way to improve how AI coding assistants generate usable code, with a focus...
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OISY rolls out update with improved filtering and expanded payment options

Users of OISY are getting a more streamlined experience following the release of version 1.9.12, which introduces a mix of usability improvements and expanded...
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Canister-based malware incident draws response from ICP founder

A recent cyberattack linked to the TeamPCP group has put a spotlight on how decentralised technologies can be misused, after malware targeting systems connected...
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ICP Index update adds rewards system and faster performance for users

A fresh update to ICP Index has introduced a set of new features aimed at improving usability while encouraging more consistent user activity. The update...