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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Dom Wallet adds Silk Road exhibit exploring Bitcoin, crime and state power

Dom Wallet has added a new exhibit to its Ruins wing examining the history of Silk Road and its wider impact on Bitcoin, law...

Liquidium launches Robinhood Chain NFT lending in open beta

Liquidium.WTF has launched its NFT lending service on Robinhood Chain in open beta, giving holders of selected Robinhood NFTs the option to borrow crypto...

ICPay adds new tools for simpler canister management

ICPay has launched a new set of canister management tools aimed at making it easier for Internet Computer users to control and maintain their...

Crypto ETFs record sixth straight week of inflows

Crypto exchange-traded funds recorded another week of net inflows, extending their positive run to six consecutive weeks as investor demand for digital assets shows...
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Internet Computer Governance Faces Spam Proposal Challenge, Community Calls for Stronger...

Fabio, a prominent figure in the Internet Computer (ICP) ecosystem, has highlighted concerns over the misuse of the network’s governance system, the Network Nervous...
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ICPanda Rolls Out KIP Update Aimed at Giving AI Agents Persistent...

ICPanda has released an update to its Knowledge Interaction Protocol, or KIP, positioning it as a practical bridge between large language models and structured...
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Dominic Williams Sets Out Internet Computer Vision as Debate Grows on...

A fresh exchange on X has reignited discussion around the Internet Computer Protocol and its ambition to function as a so-called world computer, with...
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Menese Protocol Opens Beta With Non-Custodial Cross-Chain Swaps

Menese Protocol has launched the beta version of its platform, opening non-custodial token swaps across Ethereum and Solana, with access extending to more than...
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ICP reports higher revenue and lower costs in 2025, though losses...

The Internet Computer Protocol has closed 2025 with a mixed financial picture, showing strong gains in revenue alongside sharp reductions in spending, while still...
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Dominic Williams maps ICP’s 2026 push towards AI-built apps and privacy-first...

Dominic Williams has set out an ambitious view of where the Internet Computer Protocol could be heading next, framing 2025 as the year ICP...