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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The Jar of DOM reopens with a new on-chain season

The Jar of DOM has reopened for a new season, giving DOM Wallet users another on-chain game built around ICP staking, DOM burns and...

KeyMesh explores confidential and verifiable external compute on ICP

A new experimental project called KeyMesh is exploring whether the Internet Computer can coordinate external computing resources while giving users stronger guarantees around privacy,...

ICPay aims to simplify crypto transfers with username-based handles

Sending cryptocurrency can involve copying and pasting long wallet addresses, a process that can be inconvenient and increases the risk of entering the wrong...

Expired bob.fun domain raises Internet Identity security concerns for users

Users of the ICP-based bob.fun applications have been warned against accessing the services through their former web domains after the bob.fun domain stopped serving...
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Oisy Update Brings Live Prices, Better Sorting and Smoother WalletConnect

Oisy has rolled out version 1.9.10, introducing a set of improvements aimed at making token tracking and swaps easier for users across the platform. The...
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Menese Protocol Accelerates Cross-Chain Swaps Ahead of April Launch

Menese Protocol is moving quickly towards a wider release expected in April, with developers introducing new cross-chain capabilities and automation tools designed to connect...
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Crypto Funds See $1 Billion Inflows as Investor Confidence Shows Signs...

Investor appetite for crypto funds appears to be returning after several weeks of withdrawals, with the latest data showing a sharp turnaround in flows. Digital...
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Student Builds Real Time GPA Calculator in 30 Seconds Using Caffeine

A university student has drawn attention online after building a working GPA calculator in under 30 seconds using the Caffeine platform. The tool, shared by...
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AI Agents Could Become Crypto’s Next Major Users, Says Brian Armstrong

Brian Armstrong believes the next wave of crypto adoption may not come from retail traders or institutions, but from software. The Coinbase chief executive recently...
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Dominic Williams warns AI breaches expose fragile systems as ICP pitched...

A month-long breach of Mexican government systems has intensified debate about whether current cyber defences are fit for an AI-driven threat environment. According to reporting...