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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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...
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Liquidium Expands Instant Bitcoin Ordinals Loan Support With New Collections

Liquidium has announced an update to its instant loans offering, adding support for several new Bitcoin Ordinals collections as eligible collateral. The platform, which focuses...
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ICRC Rosetta v1.2.9 Released With Support for New Fee Collector Blocks

ICRC Rosetta users have been advised to upgrade urgently following the release of version 1.2.9, which introduces critical compatibility for upcoming changes across ICRC...
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icp-py-core v2.3.0 Brings Async Support and Smarter Interface Fetching for Internet...

A new update is now available for icp-py-core, the community maintained Python agent designed for building on the Internet Computer. Version 2.3.0 introduces a range...
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Dominic Williams challenges LayerZero’s “onchain cloud” claims over Zero’s proving costs

Dominic Williams, founder of the Internet Computer, has criticised marketing claims around LayerZero’s upcoming network, Zero, arguing that comparisons with mainstream cloud providers like...
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Bitcoin DeFi Firm Liquidium Explains How ICP Integration Smooths Lending Experience

Liquidium’s chief executive, Robin Obermaier, discussed how the company uses technology from the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) to simplify and secure its Bitcoin‑based lending...
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ICP Technology Continues to Feature in Cambodia’s Development Plans

The Internet Computer Protocol is steadily gaining traction in Asia as governments explore blockchain and sovereign cloud technologies to enhance digital identity, financial inclusion,...