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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Odin Fun secures new backing to expand Bitcoin DeFi reach

Odin Fun has raised a new round of strategic investment from research institution A9 FORSETISCN, marking a fresh chapter in its efforts to strengthen...
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TRAX joins top music tech startups at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025

TRAX has been named one of eight music tech startups selected for the Chorus 2025 programme at Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), giving the platform...
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ICP Added to ProShares CoinDesk Crypto 20 ETF Ahead of NYSE...

ICP, the native token of the Internet Computer Protocol, has been included in the ProShares CoinDesk Crypto 20 ETF, which is set to begin...
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New play‑to‑earn crafting RPG ‘Gods Are Dead’ launches on Internet Computer Protocol

A new crafting‑RPG game titled Gods Are Dead, built on the ICP ecosystem, has gone live in a pre‑stable edition. The developers say that players who...
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PrimeVault Partners with DFINITY to Deliver Institutional DeFi on ICP

PrimeVault has partnered with the DFINITY Foundation to bring secure, compliant DeFi solutions to the Internet Computer Protocol. The collaboration focuses on meeting the...
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Crypto Fight Club Alpha Launches with Blockchains as Fighters

Miss Divine has launched an eye-catching new game, Crypto Fight Club, now in its Alpha phase on Caffeine AI. The game turns popular blockchains...