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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Bitcoin DeFi speeds up as REE and RichSwap cut swap times...

Bitcoin’s decentralised finance ecosystem has taken a leap forward with REE and RichSwap introducing on-chain liquidity at the Layer 1 level, reducing swap times...
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Prabhat builds fully on-chain poker game on ICP in minutes using...

A developer named Prabhat has built Decentralised Poker, a blockchain-based poker game, using just a single prompt on Caffeine AI — completing the entire...
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British University in Egypt integrates Caffeine AI into coursework for 400...

Over 400 students at The British University in Egypt (BUE) completed their final graded assignments using Caffeine AI, marking a first for the university...
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Caffeine AI powers new app to help San Francisco drivers dodge...

A developer named AmSpeed has created a free app using Caffeine AI that helps San Francisco drivers steer clear of parking tickets. The app...
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Caffeine Builders Drive New Wave of Web3 App Creation on the...

Caffeine.ai is gathering momentum as a growing number of developers use the platform to create and launch apps directly on the Internet Computer (ICP),...
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Caffeine.top Launches to Help Developers Showcase Projects and Gain Direct Support

A new platform called caffeine.top has gone live, offering developers a space to share their work and receive direct funding from supporters. The project, built...