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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DFINITY Prepares for Launch of Performance-Based Rewards to Curb ICP Inflation

The DFINITY Foundation has announced a set of changes to the Internet Computer’s node onboarding system ahead of the introduction of performance-based rewards. The...
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Ran Neuner Builds and Deploys a Crypto Banter Bubbles Clone Live...

Crypto Banter founder and CNBC host Ran Neuner stunned his audience when he built and launched a working Crypto Banter Bubbles clone app live...
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Internet Computer surges as Bitcoin DeFi integration fuels renewed momentum

A fresh burst of altcoin momentum swept across the market today, and Internet Computer (ICP) stood out among the strongest performers. The token climbed...
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Dmail introduces NFT domain names to give users full ownership of...

Dmail has unveiled a system of NFT domain names designed to give users genuine control over their online identity, breaking away from the model...
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Developer publishes on-chain ZEC wallet built with Caffeine AI, claims it...

A developer known as @gatorbro7890 has released a working Zcash wallet built using Caffeine AI and deployed fully on the Internet Computer. The project...
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Staked value of $ Internet Computer Protocol reaches one-billion-dollar mark

The total amount of ICP tokens locked in staking back over one billion US dollars marks a return of strong engagement with the network’s...