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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ICP leads DePIN social activity ranking as infrastructure tokens compete for...

New social activity data places Internet Computer at the top of the DePIN conversation, highlighting how infrastructure-focused crypto projects are competing for mindshare as...
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ICP developer releases React template to simplify Internet Identity and routing...

Kristofer, a developer working within the Internet Computer ecosystem, has shared a new React template aimed at reducing the friction developers often face when...
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ICP Staking Hits New High as Weekly Crypto Rankings Shift

Interest in the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has reached levels not seen since its launch, with 1,970 “sharks” recorded on the network’s dashboard. That...
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ICP Hub Egypt launches early‑year caffeine.ai challenge with e‑commerce focus

ICP Hub Egypt has announced a competition to encourage early‑stage development using caffeine.ai, reflecting a growing interest in applying artificial intelligence tools to the...
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In‑Game Chat and Marketplace Arrive as ‘Gods Are Dead’ Expands

The play‑to‑earn crafting role‑playing game Gods Are Dead has added in‑game chat and a functioning marketplace. Players can now communicate directly in the game...
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Dvinity Lottery Set for Relaunch on the Internet Computer

Dvinity Lottery is set to return on 1 January 2026 with a major redesign that goes beyond a simple update, while retaining its core...