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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Plug Wallet Revamps Swap Page With Integrated ICP–EVM Bridge

Plug Wallet has introduced a refreshed swap page, bringing a smoother experience for users moving assets across Internet Computer and EVM networks. The update...
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Prometheus Protocol Automates Trust for AI Agents on ICP

Prometheus Protocol has rolled out a decentralised system that verifies software builds automatically, tackling one of the biggest trust gaps in crypto and AI:...
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Caffeine Adds Web Search, Bringing Live Data to AI App Creation

Caffeine, the Internet Computer’s AI-driven app builder, just added web search to its growing toolkit. The update means developers can now build apps that...
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KongSwap Secures CoinGecko Listing as TVL Tops $3.7 Million

KongSwap, the community-driven decentralised exchange, has been officially listed on CoinGecko and GeckoTerminal, marking a fresh milestone for the project as it gains visibility...
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AI-Powered Tool Audits Motoko Code on ICP, Giving Developers a Security...

A new app built on Caffeine AI is catching attention among Internet Computer (ICP) developers for taking the pain out of code audits. Created...
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Caffeine prepares to unlock full Web3 functionality with multi-chain support

Caffeine, the AI-powered app builder on the Internet Computer, is moving towards full Web3 integration, enabling users to create onchain, multi-chain decentralised applications capable...