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...
Devhub
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ICP-CLI v0.1.0-beta.5 Brings Native Windows Support and Enhanced Developer Tools

ICP developers now have access to a more flexible and accessible set of tools with the release of icp-cli v0.1.0-beta.5. This update introduces native...
Maria Irene

IPG Launches on ICP to Let Merchants Accept Crypto Without Custodians

Alexandria Library has unveiled IPG, a decentralised crypto payment gateway built on the Internet Computer (ICP), designed to give merchants direct control over their...
Maria Irene

Oisy v1.9.7 Brings Internet Identity 2.0 and Early Tokenised Market Access

Oisy has rolled out version 1.9.7, a release focused on infrastructure upgrades and incremental feature improvements rather than sweeping claims. The update completes Oisy’s...
Maria Irene

2026 Could Redraw the Public Markets as AI Giants Circle Wall...

Global equity markets are bracing for what could become one of the most watched years in modern listing history, as a cluster of privately...
Maria Irene

ClearDeck Brings Provably Fair Poker to Internet Computer

ClearDeck, a new decentralised poker app, has launched on the Internet Computer, offering players a provably fair gaming experience built entirely with AI-assisted coding....
Maria Irene

Caffeine Launches Promptathon to Inspire Self-Development Apps

Caffeine has officially launched its latest Promptathon, inviting creators to develop apps designed to help people level up in 2026. The competition comes with...