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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ICP calls out DeFi data providers over what it says is...

DFINITY founder Dominic Williams has accused parts of the crypto data industry of misreporting the Internet Computer’s decentralised finance figures, saying the issue is...
Maria Irene

Motoko gains a new sorting package aimed at speed and flexibility

A new community-built sorting package has landed for Motoko developers, offering a cleaner and faster way to handle ordering logic inside canisters. The library,...
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IC Commerce Brings AI-Powered E-Commerce to the Internet Computer

A new open-source e-commerce platform has arrived on the Internet Computer, combining a full-stack architecture with artificial intelligence to simplify the creation and management...
Maria Irene

Internet Computer Sees Dev Growth Outpacing Entire Web3 Ecosystem

The Internet Computer (ICP) has recorded a striking surge in developer activity, with figures from last month showing four times more unique developers building...
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Juno Streamlines Its Platform With Architectural Changes and a Cycles-Only Model

Juno has released a major update that reshapes how developers interact with its platform, combining architectural simplification with a clearer pricing and resource model....
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RichSwap Refines Price Displays to Reflect Real Pool Conditions

RichSwap has rolled out an update aimed at tightening how price data is presented on its platform, following feedback from users seeking a clearer...