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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Mission 70 vote splits community as decision hangs on thin margin

Fresh commentary from Fabio has drawn attention to the uncertain state of voting on Mission 70, as a large portion of participation remains outstanding. Posting...

Origyn launches Minting Studio to bring real-world assets on-chain

A new tool aimed at simplifying how physical and digital assets are recorded on blockchain networks is now available, with the launch of Minting...

Cloud control, local rules: data sovereignty shapes the next phase of internet infrastructure

Data sovereignty has moved from a technical preference to a business requirement, as companies face tighter rules on where data sits and how it...

Onicai update brings on-chain AI deployment closer with llama.cpp canister release

A new release from Onicai is aiming to simplify how developers run large language models directly on blockchain infrastructure, with the launch of llama_cpp_canister...
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China Exports Surge as Semiconductor Demand Lifts Trade in Early 2026

China’s trade activity picked up sharply at the start of 2026, with both exports and imports rising at their fastest pace in several years...
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Campus Lost and Found App Built With Caffeine Shows Practical Use...

A simple idea written in a single paragraph has turned into a working campus application that helps students recover lost belongings, offering a small...
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Internet Computer Begins Gradual Storage Cost Increase Under Mission70 Plan

Development work tied to the Mission70 initiative on the Internet Computer network has moved into implementation, with the first code update now submitted to...
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Large ICP Transfers From Binance Cold Wallet Hint at Rising Trading...

Blockchain data shows that 11 million Internet Computer tokens were recently moved from a Binance cold wallet to a hot wallet, drawing attention from...
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Liquidium Opens Bitcoin-Backed Loans to All Users After Strong Waitlist Demand

Liquidium has removed the waitlist for its Bitcoin loan service, opening the platform’s native lending feature to all users following strong early demand. The company...
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LedgerLife Releases New Book on the Internet Computer as Kindle Edition...

LedgerLife has released a new book examining the technology and ideas behind the Internet Computer Protocol, adding a long-form perspective to the conversation around...
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