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 introduces seamless cross-chain swaps for major blockchains

Plug Wallet has rolled out a major update that lets users swap assets across multiple networks, including Solana, Ethereum, Bitcoin, EVM chains, and ICP,...
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Bitcoin‑native loan platform Liquidium surpasses $500 million in lending volume

Liquidium has passed $500 million in peer-to-peer Bitcoin lending volume, drawing attention from both retail and institutional users interested in on-chain lending that avoids...
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DFINITY developing solution to enhance Internet Computer reliability amid AWS outage

Dominic Williams, founder of DFINITY, shared on X that a widespread AWS outage had disrupted major online platforms, including Reddit, Ring and Chime. He...
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Fabio builds real estate website using Caffeine AI on ICP blockchain

Fabio has created a new website for his father’s real estate business using the Caffeine AI platform on the ICP blockchain. He says the...
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ODIN·FUN Platform Reports Over 294 BTC in Capital Stock Amid Previous...

Odin·FUN has announced that its capital stock has risen above 294 BTC, reflecting a steady increase in user participation and ecosystem activity. The company...
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Caffeine AI Launches Today with 250 Free Daily Credits and a...

The wait is over. Caffeine AI will officially launch today on the Internet Computer, marking a major leap toward AI-assisted app creation — and...