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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BaseCamp aims to be ICP’s all-in-one home for Web3

A new project called BaseCamp has launched on the Internet Computer (ICP), pitching itself as a one-stop home for users who want to move...
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Internet Computer narrows losses, edges closer to profitability

Internet Computer (ICP) continues to close the gap on profitability, with earnings data from Token Terminal showing losses steadily decreasing over the past two...
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Caffeine AI challenges builders to fire up creativity with BBQ startup...

Caffeine AI is inviting its community to take on a fresh challenge: reimagine a BBQ startup website using no more than five prompts. The...
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AI mAIners snapped up in 40 minutes as Onicai’s reverse auction...

Onicai’s first-ever live Reverse Auction for AI agents has wrapped up in record time, with every available mAIner sold in under 40 minutes. The event...
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Caffeine AI incorporates in Crypto Valley with ICP-backed capital

Caffeine AI has officially registered as a company in Zug, Switzerland, using 380,000 ICP tokens as its initial share capital. The move places the...
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ICP Finally Gets Its Perps—Aster DEX Launch Draws Mixed Reactions

The Internet Computer has entered the world of perpetual futures trading, though the debut has stirred both enthusiasm and sarcasm. Aster DEX announced the...