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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ICPay expands token support and promotes on-chain custody model

ICPay says more than 18 tokens have now been issued through its platform, with token creators able to refuel their token canisters directly through...

Internet Computer added to CF Web 3.0 Smart Contract Platforms Index

Internet Computer (ICP) has been added to the CF Web 3.0 Smart Contract Platforms Index as part of a correction to the index’s September...

BOOM DAO name change draws scrutiny over CHAI rebrand

BOOM DAO’s reported transition to a project called CHAI has drawn criticism within the Internet Computer community, with questions being raised about the project’s...

Menese Protocol seeks SNS support after a year of cross-chain development

Menese Protocol is seeking support for a proposal on the Internet Computer’s Service Nervous System (SNS), saying its cross-chain infrastructure has been operating in...
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Dom On ICP: Could Chain‑Key Be The Quiet Blockbuster?

Dom argues that the real breakthrough from Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is its Chain‑Key Cryptography, which allows every transaction, data‑processing call and web request...
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ICP Smart Contracts Begin Executing NEAR Transactions Natively

ICP HUB Egypt has introduced an update to its backend architecture that allows Internet Computer (ICP) smart contracts to execute NEAR transactions directly, without...
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Satflow introduces pay-later option for Bitcoin Ordinals

Collectors of Bitcoin-inscribed Ordinals can now purchase first and pay later through a newly launched Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) option powered by Liquidium.WTF. The service allows...
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Humpback whales increase ICP holdings as liquidation leverage rises

The supply of ICP held by large wallets, often referred to as “Humpback whales,” continues to climb. Recent data points to increasing accumulation even...
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Litecoin Joins Internet Computer Ecosystem Through ICP-Native Integration

The developers behind ICP HUB Egypt have announced that Litecoin (LTC) now integrates directly with Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) smart-contract infrastructure — not via...
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Pierre Samaties spotlights Caffeine AI and hyperlocal app building at Binance...

Pierre Samaties from Dfinity used his panel slot at Binance Blockchain Week to highlight how AI and user driven design are reshaping expectations around...