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

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...

BOOM DAO name change draws scrutiny over CHAI rebrand

BOOM DAO’s reported transition to a project called CHAI has drawn criticism within the Internet Computer community, with questions being raised about the project’s...

Menese Protocol seeks SNS support after a year of cross-chain development

Menese Protocol is seeking support for a proposal on the Internet Computer’s Service Nervous System (SNS), saying its cross-chain infrastructure has been operating in...
Devhub
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Internet Identity goes native as Rust apps get new authentication beta

A new beta release is opening the door for native Rust applications to integrate Internet Identity (II) authentication, giving developers the chance to shape...
Maria Irene

Copper shortage looms as global demand set to surge

The world is heading towards a major copper shortage, with analysts projecting a deficit of around 10 million tonnes by 2040, roughly a third...
Maria Irene

ICP Adds 11,000+ Canisters in a Week as Fabio Teases Davos...

ICP developer activity is back in focus after community member Fabio said more than 11,000 canisters were added to the Internet Computer over the...
Maria Irene

Vitalik Calls for Self-Sovereign Computing as Pierre Samaties Highlights Internet Computer

Vitalik Buterin has called 2026 the year to reclaim self-sovereignty in computing, highlighting the risks of sending personal data to centralised third-party services. Speaking...
Maria Irene

Sneed Hub launches Premium membership with new tools for ICP users

Sneed Hub is preparing to launch Sneed Premium, a membership service offering enhanced tools and features for users of the Internet Computer ecosystem. The...
Maria Irene

Caffeine AI launches New Year Promptathon with $10,000 in prizes

Caffeine AI is inviting creators to take part in its next promptathon, starting January 28, with a focus on self-improvement apps and a prize...