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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Dominic Williams highlights fully on-chain exchange model

DFINITY founder Dominic Williams has highlighted the idea of an open-source order book exchange that operates entirely on-chain, pointing to the potential of blockchain...

Dom Wallet explores self-drawing Bitcoin Bitmaps

Dom Wallet has highlighted a recent development in Bitcoin Bitmap technology that could allow an inscription to build an accurate representation of a block...

Odin.fun outlines locking, staking and V2 migration plans

Odin.fun has provided an update on its roadmap, covering token locking, staking, the planned migration from V1 to V2 and security measures introduced following...

ICPanda explores AI control and human freedom in new sci-fi story

ICPanda has released a new science fiction story exploring the question of whether an artificial superintelligence should have the authority to determine humanity's future. Titled...
Canister Lab
Maria Irene

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....
Maria Irene

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...
Maria Irene

Plug Launches Its Web Wallet With a Focus on Access and...

Plug has taken a step it has been signalling for some time, launching its Web Wallet and opening access through a standard browser interface....
Maria Irene

Oisy v1.9.4 Sharpens the Basics of On-Chain Wallet Design

Oisy has released version 1.9.4, a tightly focused update that leans into fundamentals rather than flashy additions. The update centres on improving how users...
Maria Irene

id.ai adds recovery phrases to Internet Identity 2.0, completing essential security...

id.ai has introduced recovery phrases to Internet Identity 2.0, marking the completion of a full set of core security and restoration tools. The feature...
Maria Irene

DFINITY signals fresh push on ICP inflation with Mission 70 white...

Dominic Williams has flagged an upcoming move that could shape debate around the Internet Computer’s token economics through 2026. The DFINITY founder said a...