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...
Caffeine AI
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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...
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ICP records steady network expansion as canisters and ckBTC supply rise

The Internet Computer Protocol is showing continued network expansion, with new data pointing to rising activity across its core infrastructure and token ecosystem. Figures shared...
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agriiDAO integrates market data tool to track South African produce prices

agriiDAO has integrated a new data layer known as OIL, bringing daily pricing information from South African fresh produce markets into its system and...
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Menese Protocol updates interface as it expands multichain DeFi tools

Menese Protocol has released an updated user interface alongside a broader push to position itself as a multichain execution layer within decentralised finance. The upgrade...
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OhShii Labs rolls out holder analytics tools with early Atlas and...

OhShii Labs has introduced a new set of analytics features for the Internet Computer, offering users a clearer view of token distribution and wallet...
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Mission70 clears key vote as Internet Computer targets lower inflation by...

The Internet Computer’s governance system has approved Proposal 140888, backing the Mission70 plan that aims to reduce ICP inflation by at least 70 per...