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...
Gaming
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Dawn of Machines ships DOM Arena and trustless slot machine canister...

The Dawn of Machines project has expanded its on-chain presence with the launch of DOM Arena, a standalone battle and gaming platform built on...
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ICP Money Reports Higher Revenue and Lower Expenses in Q1

ICP Money has reported stronger financial results for the first quarter of 2026, with revenue rising and expenses falling compared with the final quarter...
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OhShii Wallet Analyzer Speeds Up After Major Backend Rebuild

OhShii Labs says it has rebuilt the query engine behind its Wallet Analyzer tool, cutting loading times sharply for both wallet balances and transaction...
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Dominic Williams Says First ICP Cloud Engines Should Be Based in...

Dominic Williams has suggested that the first ICP cloud engines should be located in the Middle East after drone strikes damaged multiple Amazon Web...
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Bitmap Explorer Opens Public Access Through Bitmap.trade

Bitmap has opened public access to its on-chain explorer through Bitmap.trade, giving users a new way to browse and analyse bitmap data directly from...
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DOM Adds On-Chain Coin Flip and Live Leaderboard as AI-Built Protocol...

Four days after launch, DOM's staking canister has grown again. The AI-built token on the Internet Computer added two features on April 2: a...