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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Menese Launches Fully On-Chain Sui DEX Execution With Cross-Chain Automation

Menese has announced that Sui DEX functionality is now live on its platform, introducing what it describes as tamper-proof, fully on-chain execution for decentralised...
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ICP Trades Below Realised Price as On-Chain Data Points to Capitulation...

Internet Computer’s token, ICP, is once again drawing attention from analysts watching on-chain valuation signals, as market price continues to trade well below its...
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Odin.fun Expands Bitcoin Trading Features With Faster Finality and Gas-Free Swaps

Odin.fun has shared a fresh update on its platform, highlighting a growing list of features now live as the project continues building regardless of...
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ICPay Launches Payment Links to Enable Instant Crypto Payments

ICPay has rolled out Payment Links, a new feature designed to make crypto payments faster and more accessible. The tool allows users to create...
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Dom Challenges the Idea That Blockchains Are Only Built for Finance

A fresh conversation about what blockchains are really for surfaced on X this week after Solana Foundation President Lily Liu shared a firm view...
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Caffeine AI Moves Past V2 as Team Races Towards V3 Release

Dominic Williams, founder of DFINITY, has announced that the V2 engine of Caffeine AI is now live, with the team already shifting its attention...