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 launches District Explorer for Bitcoin block artwork

The DOM wallet has launched a new District Explorer that allows anyone to explore Bitcoin blocks as individual districts, bringing together artwork, block information...

Liquidium and Ledn offer different ways to borrow against Bitcoin

Bitcoin holders looking to access funds without selling their BTC can consider different lending models, with Liquidium and Ledn taking notably different approaches. Liquidium offers...

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...
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FUNNAI Bonfire Set to Burn Tokens for AI Network on December...

FunnAI, the decentralized AI protocol operating on the Internet Computer blockchain, is gearing up for a one-time “FUNNAI Bonfire” event on December 5, 2025,...
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Anthropic Considers 2026 IPO — Could Caffeine AI Follow?

Artificial-intelligence firm Anthropic is reportedly preparing for a potential initial public offering as early as 2026. The company has grown rapidly, attracting major investment...
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AI-built portfolio shows what creators can do with a free tool...

A new videography portfolio called Tom Gunst has become the latest example of what creators are building with Caffeine AI’s website generator. The site...
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OHSHII Quests brings trivia-driven engagement to Telegram as ICP projects push...

Many technologies fade not because they fall short, but because they struggle to be understood at the right moment. Even strong ideas lose momentum...
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Dom Shares Line-by-Line Comparison of Blockchain Codebases

Dom has posted a detailed look at the code powering several major layer-1 blockchains, sparking discussion about what these numbers mean for performance, usability...
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Caffeine rolls out “Click‑to‑Edit”, handing users more control over layout tweaks

Caffeine, the AI-powered platform built on Internet Computer (ICP), has launched a new feature called Click to Edit, giving users more direct control over...