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

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...

Liquidium and Ledn offer different ways to borrow against Bitcoin

Bitcoin holders looking to access funds without selling their BTC can consider different lending models, with Liquidium and Ledn taking notably different approaches. Liquidium offers...

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...
Artificial Intelligence
Maria Irene

OpenAI Secures $110 Billion Investment, Reaching $730 Billion Valuation

OpenAI has announced a new $110 billion investment round that places the artificial intelligence developer at a valuation of $730 billion, marking one of...
Maria Irene

New Contract Tool Introduces Structured Marketplace for Internet Identity Sales

A new contract system developed by GeekFactory is aiming to formalise how Internet Identities can be bought and sold on the Internet Computer, offering...
Maria Irene

Rust Library Brings File-Based Routing to Internet Computer Canisters

A new open-source Rust library aims to simplify how developers build and deploy web applications on the Internet Computer Protocol, offering a familiar routing...
Maria Irene

Plug Wallet Pushes Chain Abstraction Into Native Crypto Assets

A new update from Plug Wallet aims to simplify how users interact with decentralised finance by combining multiple blockchain ecosystems under a single identity...
Maria Irene

AI-Built Insider Trading Tracker Uses SEC Data to Rank Stocks by...

A new stock analysis tool created by dividend investor and content creator Dividendology is drawing attention among retail investors after using artificial intelligence to...
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Perplexity unveils browser based AI computer following OpenClaw disruption

The rapid pace of change in artificial intelligence development was on display this week as Perplexity AI introduced a new browser based “AI computer”...