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 roadmap sets out new tools as ICP leans further into...

Caffeine has outlined its roadmap through mid December, giving a clearer view of how the platform plans to expand its on-chain building experience. The...
Maria Irene

New ICP data engine shows early whale supply dropped sharply before...

A first snapshot from a new ICP data engine suggests large holders reduced their share of the token supply during the network’s early phase,...
Maria Irene

AI Spending Props Up US Growth Amid Wider Economic Weakness

Claims that AI is carrying the US economy have been circulating widely, and there is some truth behind the enthusiasm, though the full picture...
Maria Irene

Odin Fun launches community fee system to reward user networks

Odin Fun has unveiled a new system designed to put more power in the hands of its user communities. The platform’s Community Fee model...
Maria Irene

ICP Hub Egypt expands ICP smart contract reach with full on-chain...

ICP Hub Egypt has pushed out a new integration that allows Internet Computer smart contracts to interact directly with Solana on-chain. It means smart...
Maria Irene

Dom says Caffeine users are now part of ICP’s developer community

Dom  has set a clear marker for how he sees the future of building on the Internet Computer. In a post on X, he...