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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Middle East Tensions Shut Down 3 Million Barrels a Day as...

Oil traders are preparing for a volatile start to the week as markets reopen following fresh escalation across the Middle East that has already...
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ICP Developer Growth Draws Attention as AI Tools Expand the Builder...

Developer activity around the Internet Computer has gained fresh attention after a developer chart from Electric Capital circulated on X, showing strong growth across...
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Bitcorn Labs pushes fully on chain AI models on Internet Computer

Developers working on the Internet Computer are experimenting with running language models entirely on-chain, with early results showing the approach is technically possible even...
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CycleOps Tool Helps ICP Developers Estimate Impact of Proposed Memory Price...

Developers working on the Internet Computer are getting a clearer picture of how a proposed rise in memory pricing could affect their applications, thanks...
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Shipping Costs for US Crude Surge as Tanker Rates Spike

The cost of transporting crude oil from the United States to Asia has jumped sharply, placing new strain on global oil supply chains and...
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Menese Protocol Promotes Bridgeless DeFi Trading With Horus Exchange

Decentralised finance developers continue to look for ways to move assets between blockchains without relying on bridges, which have long been criticised as a...