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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Liquidium highlights 25% LTV borrowing option using ClayStonKz collection as collateral

Liquidium has highlighted a lending opportunity that allows eligible ClayStonKz holders to use their collection assets as collateral for borrowing, with a loan-to-value (LTV)...

How to create and launch an ICRC-1 token on the Internet Computer without code

Creating a cryptocurrency token can involve smart contract development, testing and deployment costs. On the Internet Computer, users can create an ICRC-1 token through...

Menese Protocol sets 10 million MENES token sale window for September 22

Menese Protocol has announced a 10 million MENES token sale through the Network Nervous System (NNS), following the community’s adoption of the protocol. The sale...

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...
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Caffeine AI Announces Winners of Its Demo Video Contest

Caffeine AI has announced the winners of its demo video contest, giving the ICP community a reason to celebrate a wave of new projects...
Maria Irene

Data Shows Top ICP Wallets Increasing Their Share of the Supply

Fresh data from ICTerminal shows that the top 1000 ICP wallets now hold 80.38 percent of the token’s supply, a figure that has climbed...
Maria Irene

New Storage Cost Comparison Puts the Internet Computer in the Spotlight

A new comparison of on-chain storage costs has stirred conversation across the industry, and it places the Internet Computer squarely at the centre. The...
Maria Irene

ODIN•FUN Adds PnL Cards and New Developer Tools for Bitcoin Traders

ODIN•FUN is rolling out a new feature that displays profit-and-loss metrics on individual token pages, complete with shareable social cards to highlight trading wins...
Maria Irene

AI‑Generated BBC Homepage Sparks Debate Over Technology and Influence

James Beadle has shared a playful experiment imagining the BBC News homepage ten years from now. Using Caffeine AI, he generated a speculative website...
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Plug Wallet Launches Major Upgrades to Boost Speed, Token Management, and...

Plug Wallet has rolled out a substantial series of upgrades for iOS and Android users, aimed at improving performance, reliability, and ease of use...