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 highlights 25% LTV borrowing option using ClayStonKz collection as collateral

Liquidium has highlighted a lending opportunity that allows eligible ClayStonKz holders to use their collection assets as collateral for borrowing, with a loan-to-value (LTV)...

How to create and launch an ICRC-1 token on the Internet Computer without code

Creating a cryptocurrency token can involve smart contract development, testing and deployment costs. On the Internet Computer, users can create an ICRC-1 token through...

Menese Protocol sets 10 million MENES token sale window for September 22

Menese Protocol has announced a 10 million MENES token sale through the Network Nervous System (NNS), following the community’s adoption of the protocol. The sale...

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...
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ICPSwap Rolls Out User-Focused Updates Aimed at Smoother Onboarding and Cleaner...

ICPSwap has rolled out a fresh set of platform updates, focusing on usability tweaks shaped largely by community feedback. The latest changes centre on...
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Quantum Threats and Blockchain: Why Timing Matters

Timelines for a cryptographically relevant quantum computer are often overstated, prompting calls for immediate transitions to post-quantum cryptography. Experts caution that such urgency can...
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Clawdbot Brings the Personal AI Assistant We’ve Been Waiting For

Artificial intelligence has promised personal assistants for years, yet most of us are still juggling multiple apps, reminders, and browser tabs while hoping Siri...
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ICP Dashboard v6.2.3 brings clearer insights and smoother navigation

The Internet Computer community has rolled out ICP Dashboard v6.2.3, delivering improved visibility into network operations and enhanced usability for developers and users alike. The...
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ICP Python Agent Library v2.2.1 brings faster, safer canister interactions

The ICP community has released version 2.2.1 of icp-py-core, the Python agent library that allows developers to interact with Internet Computer canisters. The update...
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Internet Identity goes native as Rust apps get new authentication beta

A new beta release is opening the door for native Rust applications to integrate Internet Identity (II) authentication, giving developers the chance to shape...