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...
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Dvinity rolls out profile layer and tests new game features

Dvinity has introduced a new profile layer while testing several gaming features, including community cards and its first slot machine. The profile layer is now...
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Anthropic launches Claude Managed Agents in public beta

Anthropic has launched Claude Managed Agents, a new product designed to help companies build and deploy AI agents without spending months setting up infrastructure. The...
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ICP proposal backs first test cloud engine

A proposal to create the first test cloud engine on the Internet Computer is moving through governance with strong early backing from voters. The proposal...
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Bitmap.trade adds Wallet Connect and portfolio profiles

Bitmap.trade has launched a new Wallet Connect feature, giving users a way to connect Bitcoin wallets, view their bitmap holdings and create shareable portfolio...
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Kinic launches terminal tool to manage verifiable AI memory on Internet...

Kinic TUI has been released, offering developers a command-line way to manage AI memory as smart contracts on the Internet Computer Protocol. Built by ICME...
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Caffeine V3 launches with AI agent builds as demand surges

A new version of the Caffeine development platform has gone live, introducing a system where multiple AI agents work together to build applications, while...