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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Meaningful ICP wallets holding more than 1,000 tokens show signs of...

A steady rise in the number of wallets holding more than 1,000 ICP has caught the attention of Internet Computer watchers, with on-chain data...
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ICP Ninja prepares upgrades as community calls for smoother manual editing...

Conversation around the future of AI-assisted development on the Internet Computer picked up again after DFINITY founder Dominic Williams praised the progress of Gemini...
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Serverless canister functions bring TypeScript to the heart of ICP development

Developers building on the Internet Computer now have a fresh option for backend work, with support for serverless canister functions written entirely in TypeScript....
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Internet Computer rolls out native Dogecoin support for developers

The Internet Computer has launched its long-awaited Dogecoin integration, opening the door for developers to create applications that use DOGE directly without bridges or...
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DFINITY points to long-term R&D as key to its distinct path...

DFINITY’s founder Dominic Williams has reflected on the organisation’s early direction, highlighting how the Internet Computer was built through years of research and engineering...
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OHSHII and CLOWN tighten integration as new incentives reshape token launches

The teams behind OHSHII and CLOWN have moved ahead with two new integrations that link the token-launch platform with Clown’s social-mining system, aiming to...