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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Cycles Pricing Glitch on CycleOps Fixed on Frontend

Dexter recently drew attention to a confusing display on CycleOps, where purchasing Cycles for 1 ICP showed 2.5 trillion Cycles valued at roughly $5.43,...
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Canbench v0.3.0 Released with Enhanced Benchmarking Features

The latest version of Canbench, v0.3.0, has been released, introducing several updates aimed at improving the benchmarking experience for developers working with the Internet...
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Gold DAO Pushes Gold Prices Higher as Onchain Momentum Builds

Gold DAO has seen fresh momentum, with the price of gold climbing past $4,087 and then $4,100, defying recent predictions that the metal had...
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Sneed Hub Rolls Out Major Upgrade with New Locking and Neuron...

Sneed Hub has released a major update introducing new tools designed to enhance user control and flexibility across the platform. The upgrade adds two...
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Suzanne Syz Becomes First Jeweller to Certify Entire Collection on Blockchain...

Swiss jewellery designer Suzanne Syz has taken an innovative step by certifying her entire high-jewellery collection on the blockchain, using technology developed by the...
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Binance Sees Record ICP Withdrawals, Executes Largest Hot Wallet Top-Up

Binance has experienced a surge in withdrawals of Internet Computer (ICP) tokens over the past few days. To meet growing demand, the exchange carried...