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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Canister Lab

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...
Artificial Intelligence
Maria Irene

Mistral AI’s Soaring Valuation and Disruptive Trajectory in the AI Landscape

French startup Mistral AI is on the verge of a €450 million ($487 million) funding round, led by Andreessen Horowitz, potentially pushing its valuation...
Maria Irene

Plug Wallet: Simplifying Crypto Navigation on the Internet Computer Platform

Have you ever pondered the seamless integration of Web3 technology into our daily digital interactions? The Plug wallet, developed for the Internet Computer (ICP)...
Maria Irene

Ordinals: Unleashing a Billion-Dollar Revolution in Bitcoin’s Legacy

A seismic shift in the digital currency arena has unfolded with the advent of Ordinals, a protocol that's redefining Bitcoin's legacy. Launched in January...
Maria Irene

Digital Finance’s New Frontier: Valour’s Groundbreaking ICP Token ETP

Valour Inc., a subsidiary of DeFi Technologies, is charting new territory in the world of digital finance with its latest offering: a physical backed...
Maria Irene

Tech Innovators Unveiled: Honoring the Visionaries of This Week’s Developer Grantees

The landscape of technological innovation is constantly evolving, and this week, we shine a light on a new cohort of Developer Grantees. Their projects...
Maria Irene

AI Jobs Revolution: Unraveling the Paradox of Efficiency and Creativity

In an era dominated by the "AI or else" mantra, the impact of technological advancements unfolds in unexpected ways. The surge in AI implementation...