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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Canister Lab

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...
Caffeine AI
Maria Irene

London to Host Hands-On Caffeine AI Event Showcasing Self-Writing Internet

London will welcome AI enthusiasts, developers, and tech innovators on December 1, 2025, for a full-day event focused on Caffeine, a platform billed as...
Maria Irene

Caffeine AI Platform Finds Early Traction Across Global Campuses

Caffeine AI is gaining real‑world usage across universities in Egypt, Indonesia, Kenya, the Philippines, Italy and China — offering students and academic staff hands‑on...
Maria Irene

ICP hits 150 million tokens locked for eight years as long-term...

The Internet Computer community has reached a notable milestone as long-term staking of ICP hit 150 million tokens in the eight-year category. These stakes...
Maria Irene

Juno outlines a straightforward path for deploying Astro sites with full...

Juno has published a detailed guide explaining how developers can deploy Astro projects on its open-source serverless platform. The steps aim to show how...
Maria Irene

Flappy Bird remake highlights how Caffeine AI is lowering the barrier...

A short clip from creator AbbasSpace has caught attention after he rebuilt Flappy Bird using Caffeine AI despite having no coding background. He says...
Maria Irene

Soulcrafter introduces on-chain AI companions with memory, ownership and community input

Soulcrafter has released its first public demo, giving a clearer look at a project that blends AI companions with on-chain ownership. The update was...