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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Copper shortage looms as global demand set to surge

The world is heading towards a major copper shortage, with analysts projecting a deficit of around 10 million tonnes by 2040, roughly a third...
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ICP Adds 11,000+ Canisters in a Week as Fabio Teases Davos...

ICP developer activity is back in focus after community member Fabio said more than 11,000 canisters were added to the Internet Computer over the...
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Vitalik Calls for Self-Sovereign Computing as Pierre Samaties Highlights Internet Computer

Vitalik Buterin has called 2026 the year to reclaim self-sovereignty in computing, highlighting the risks of sending personal data to centralised third-party services. Speaking...
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Sneed Hub launches Premium membership with new tools for ICP users

Sneed Hub is preparing to launch Sneed Premium, a membership service offering enhanced tools and features for users of the Internet Computer ecosystem. The...
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Caffeine AI launches New Year Promptathon with $10,000 in prizes

Caffeine AI is inviting creators to take part in its next promptathon, starting January 28, with a focus on self-improvement apps and a prize...
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NNS dapp introduces Internet Identity 2.0 login

The Internet Computer is rolling out a major update to its NNS dapp, introducing Internet Identity 2.0 for all users from Monday, January 26....