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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ICP Community Weighs Inflation Data as Questions Over Long-Term Sustainability Grow

The latest year-on-year inflation figures for Internet Computer have sharpened discussion within the project’s community. New data shared by content creator Fabio shows ICP’s...
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Alexandria Library Teases Audio App With Tradable Files

Alexandria Library, a decentralised publishing platform built on the Internet Computer blockchain, has offered an early look at its new audio-first app. The project,...
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Coinbase’s ICP balance climbs as Binance holdings ease

Fresh data from icterminal shows a clear shift in where Internet Computer (ICP) is sitting across major exchanges. Coinbase’s ICP balance has been climbing...
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zCloak introduces private cross chain payments using ICP infrastructure

zCloak Network has rolled out a new system that allows people to make private transactions across any supported blockchain using any token. The project...
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ICP whale activity rises as long-term stakers lock more tokens

Recent data from icterminal points to an unusual split within the Internet Computer community. Large holders, often referred to as humpback whales, have increased...
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Internet Computer tests autonomous cross chain actions with live Sui and...

Internet Computer developers are widening the scope of the network’s on chain capabilities after ICP Hub Egypt confirmed that canisters carried out transactions on...