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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MoonBob Floats Mining Game Idea to Boost BOB Burns

MoonBob has emerged as the creator behind the BOB Mining Co. concept, a game idea that blends meme culture, mining mechanics and ICP community...
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BTC Holders Turn to Borrowing Strategies to Unlock Liquidity

Bitcoin holders are increasingly looking at ways to access liquidity without selling their assets, with one strategy gaining attention across the crypto market. The setup...
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ICP Hub Egypt and Menese Protocol Launch Open Source Token Ledger...

ICP Hub Egypt has teamed up with Menese Protocol to release an open source token ledger framework called ICRC-ME, aimed at developers building on...
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KongSwap shuts down April 6, asks users to withdraw before deadline

KongSwap announced it will fully sunset on April 6, leaving ICP traders with days to withdraw funds as the community reacts with frustration and...
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Caffeine V3 nears release as ICP developer signals major upgrade

A new version of Caffeine is approaching release, with Dominic Williams indicating that version three is now in development and close to integration into...
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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...