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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Menese lets ICP contracts run full‑blown cross‑chain bridges

Menese has completed over 15 integrations in November and is now enabling automated bridging across multiple blockchains using Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) smart contracts....
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Trail of Bits Completes Security Audit of OISY Wallet

Trail of Bits has completed a comprehensive security audit of OISY, a leading Internet Computer-based digital asset wallet, confirming no high-severity issues. OISY is...
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$ICP Dashboard Adds Alerts to Flag Suspicious Transactions

The Internet Computer community now has a new layer of protection with the $ICP Dashboard, which can proactively identify and hide transactions linked to...
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Dexter Launches Archive for ICP Spaces Through Caffeine AI

Dexter has unveiled a new archive platform for ICP-focused Spaces, consolidating live conversations into a single location that is easy to navigate and interact...
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Coinbase Returns to India

After a pause of more than two years, crypto exchange Coinbase has reopened its app for registration in India. Users can currently make crypto-to-crypto...
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Dom Williams Highlights Security Challenges in AI “Vibe Coding”

Rohan Paul, an AI engineer and entrepreneur, recently shared research showing that while AI agents can produce working code through “vibe coding,” the majority...