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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Students Build Food-Waste App Using Caffeine AI on the Internet Computer

A group of students has developed a startup idea to reduce household food waste using the AI-powered development platform Caffeine AI. Their concept, a...
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GHOST Brings Private ICP Transfers to the Internet Computer

Developer Scott, known online as @scottdoticp, is creating a new privacy-focused tool called GHOST using Caffeine AI. The project enables users to send ICP...
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ICP Tops Global Blockchain Activity Charts as Whale Holdings Rise

A new dataset from Chainspect has placed the Internet Computer (ICP) as the most active blockchain by total lifetime transactions, surpassing Solana, Hedera, Stellar,...
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Students Build Their First Apps with Caffeine at IPB University

Over sixty students from middle school to university gathered at IPB University for a hands-on workshop with Caffeine, exploring how the platform can turn...
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Crypto-Game Based on Top 20 Cryptos Goes Live via Caffeine AI

Abel Farmer has created a browser game called The Blockchain Killer, featuring levels inspired by the top twenty cryptocurrencies listed on CoinGecko. Built entirely...
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Dmail joins Astar’s dApp Staking to grow decentralised communication

Dmail Network has been approved for inclusion in Astar Network’s dApp Staking programme, giving Astar users a way to support decentralised communication while earning...