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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Canister Lab

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...
Techspace
Maria Irene

WooCommerce runs inside ICP canisters as WASP pushes WordPress into Web3

A new development in the Internet Computer ecosystem is drawing attention from developers and digital commerce watchers, as WooCommerce is now operating within WordPress...
Maria Irene

Armacore AI voice agents preview tools for call scheduling and personalised...

Developer devdaryl has shared early details of a voice artificial intelligence system being built on Armacoreai, outlining features that aim to automate phone calls...
Maria Irene

Trump sets 25% tariff on EU cars and trucks, citing trade...

President Donald J. Trump has announced plans to raise tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25%, linking the move...
Maria Irene

Menese Protocol launches zero-interest Solana lending aimed at holders seeking liquidity...

Menese Protocol has introduced a zero-interest lending product built around Solana, targeting crypto holders who want access to liquidity without offloading their assets during...
Maria Irene

Internet Computer marks five years with focus on new cloud tools

DFINITY Foundation is preparing to mark the fifth anniversary of the Internet Computer on 10 May 2026, with plans to showcase a new set...
Maria Irene

Liquidium adds Ethereum deposits, streamlining funding process

Ethereum deposit addresses are now live on Liquidium, allowing users to fund accounts directly from hardware wallets and centralised exchanges without routing assets through...