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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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...

BOOM DAO name change draws scrutiny over CHAI rebrand

BOOM DAO’s reported transition to a project called CHAI has drawn criticism within the Internet Computer community, with questions being raised about the project’s...
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OISY rolls out update with improved filtering and expanded payment options

Users of OISY are getting a more streamlined experience following the release of version 1.9.12, which introduces a mix of usability improvements and expanded...
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Canister-based malware incident draws response from ICP founder

A recent cyberattack linked to the TeamPCP group has put a spotlight on how decentralised technologies can be misused, after malware targeting systems connected...
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ICP Index update adds rewards system and faster performance for users

A fresh update to ICP Index has introduced a set of new features aimed at improving usability while encouraging more consistent user activity. The update...
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Internet Computer rolls out new governance app to simplify NNS participation

A redesigned governance application for the Internet Computer Protocol has gone live, with developers aiming to make participation in its Network Nervous System more...
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AWS Outage in Bahrain Draws Attention as Dom Points to ICP...

An outage affecting Amazon Web Services in Bahrain has brought renewed focus to cloud reliability, after reports linked the disruption to drone activity tied...
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MoonBOB Launches Sky Rider, Built Through AI Collaboration

A new browser-based game, Sky Rider, has been released by MoonBOB, showcasing a different approach to game creation through interaction with the Caffeine platform. Sky...