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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Sneed Hub Rolls Out Major Updates Across Wallets, Tokens and User...

Sneed Hub has launched a wave of updates designed to make the platform faster, more intuitive, and more versatile for users. The improvements cover...
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Builder Shares User-Built PDF Tool from Caffeine AI as Platform Matures

A post on X from @leftonredtweets has drawn attention this week after the user shared a lightweight PDF compression tool built using the Caffeine...
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ICP Gains Momentum Amid Growth Claims and Skeptical Voices

Internet Computer (ICP) is back in the spotlight as supporters point to rising developer activity, new AI-driven tooling and what they see as a...
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Balaji Srinivasan: Why He’s Never Been More Bullish on Crypto

Balaji Srinivasan says he has “never been more bullish on crypto”, and his reasoning goes far beyond short-term price movements or market cycles. Balaji S....
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Valentine’s Tech: New AI-Powered App Promises Creative Cards and Interactive Proposals

A recently launched web app called yesvalentine.com has attracted interest from people looking for fresh ways to create Valentine’s Day cards and interactive proposals...
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Internet Computer Rolls Out Major Updates for 2026

The Internet Computer has opened 2026 with a set of updates aimed at accelerating growth and improving both network performance and developer experience. The...