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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Juno updates focus on consistency as core modules move to ic_cdk...

Juno has pushed out a fresh release that stays true to its usual approach: keep the ecosystem tidy and consistent, even when there is...
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Crypto Charts Move Together, and Dom Says It Shows a Deeper...

A simple question on X about why every major crypto chart looks the same has opened a much wider conversation about how the market...
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ICP Burn Climbs Again, but Analysts Say Momentum Must Build

The latest figures for the monthly ICP burn show a clear pattern emerging over the past five years, with long-term movement pointing upward even...
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FUNNAI Bonfire Set to Burn Tokens for AI Network on December...

FunnAI, the decentralized AI protocol operating on the Internet Computer blockchain, is gearing up for a one-time “FUNNAI Bonfire” event on December 5, 2025,...
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Anthropic Considers 2026 IPO — Could Caffeine AI Follow?

Artificial-intelligence firm Anthropic is reportedly preparing for a potential initial public offering as early as 2026. The company has grown rapidly, attracting major investment...
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AI-built portfolio shows what creators can do with a free tool...

A new videography portfolio called Tom Gunst has become the latest example of what creators are building with Caffeine AI’s website generator. The site...