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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Dominic Williams Slams Pump.fun’s $1 Billion Milestone as ‘Cynical Extraction Machine’

Dominic Williams has criticised Pump.fun’s rapid rise, framing its $1 billion revenue milestone as a reflection of what he sees as deeper issues within...
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ICP Proposal 140858 clears vote as network topology plan moves ahead

Proposal 140858, titled “Mission70: Adjustment of Subnet Target Topology,” has been approved by the community governing the Internet Computer Protocol, marking another step in...
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Balaji Srinivasan warns of systemic break if Iran prevails

Balaji Srinivasan has laid out a blunt sequence of consequences tied to a potential Iranian victory, arguing it would mark the end of several...
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Juno Adds TypeScript Custom Functions, Expanding Serverless Toolkit for Developers

Juno has introduced support for custom serverless functions in TypeScript, giving developers a new way to define callable endpoints directly within their applications. The...
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Oisy Adds ICP Payments and Korean Support in Latest Update

Oisy has rolled out version 1.9.11, introducing a set of updates that expand its usability while refining parts of the user experience. The release...
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Menese opens limited second token round after surge in community demand

Menese has opened a second round of token packages following a wave of buying activity that pushed the project’s token well above its original...