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...
Caffeine AI
Maria Irene

Caffeine AI Builds a Full Website From a Single Prompt

A recent post by ICPLEGEND1966 has drawn attention to how Caffeine AI is beginning to reshape expectations around software creation, following a live demonstration...
Maria Irene

DOM pushes on-chain gaming and peer trading live with Arena and...

Two new systems have gone live for DOM as the project continues to build out its “Dawn of Machines” ecosystem, marking another step in...
Maria Irene

DFINITY begins rollout of long-term staking bonus as M70 update takes...

DFINITY Foundation has started implementing changes tied to its M70 update, with early adjustments focused on voting rewards for long-term participants in the network. According...
Maria Irene

Cloud Engines Aim to Reduce Dependence on Big Tech Infrastructure

Developers working with the Internet Computer ecosystem are pushing a model known as Cloud Engines as a way to give builders and users more...
Maria Irene

Spinluxe Shows How AI-Built Crypto Apps Are Moving Faster on ICP

A new on-chain slots game called Spinluxe is drawing attention across the Internet Computer ecosystem after being created by X2worldtech using CaffeineAI, Dfinity’s natural...
Maria Irene

Google Brings Gemma 4 to Phones With Free Offline AI App

Google has released Gemma 4 for smartphones through its AI Edge Gallery app, giving users access to an offline AI assistant that runs directly...