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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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...

Dominic Williams explains how Fight My Monster shaped ICP’s approach to decentralised compute

DFINITY founder Dominic Williams has shared the story of a failed cloud-hosted game that he says shaped his thinking about decentralisation and influenced the...

Dominic Williams highlights fully on-chain exchange model

DFINITY founder Dominic Williams has highlighted the idea of an open-source order book exchange that operates entirely on-chain, pointing to the potential of blockchain...

Dom Wallet explores self-drawing Bitcoin Bitmaps

Dom Wallet has highlighted a recent development in Bitcoin Bitmap technology that could allow an inscription to build an accurate representation of a block...
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OhShii Launcher adds ICP–Solana swaps ahead of DAO rollout

Cross-chain functionality is expanding as OhShii Labs introduces instant swaps between ICP and SOL through its OhShii Launcher platform. The update allows users to move...
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New ICP tool aims to improve code accuracy for AI agents

Developers working with the Internet Computer are being offered a new way to improve how AI coding assistants generate usable code, with a focus...
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OISY rolls out update with improved filtering and expanded payment options

Users of OISY are getting a more streamlined experience following the release of version 1.9.12, which introduces a mix of usability improvements and expanded...
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Canister-based malware incident draws response from ICP founder

A recent cyberattack linked to the TeamPCP group has put a spotlight on how decentralised technologies can be misused, after malware targeting systems connected...
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ICP Index update adds rewards system and faster performance for users

A fresh update to ICP Index has introduced a set of new features aimed at improving usability while encouraging more consistent user activity. The update...
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Internet Computer rolls out new governance app to simplify NNS participation

A redesigned governance application for the Internet Computer Protocol has gone live, with developers aiming to make participation in its Network Nervous System more...