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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Caffeine.ai Adds Multi-Modal Support for App and Web Development on ICP

Caffeine.ai, the platform for building apps and websites on the Internet Computer (ICP), has introduced multi-modal functionality, allowing users to upload diagrams and documents...
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Plug Wallet Integrates Hyperliquid for Seamless Decentralised Trading

Plug Wallet has announced its integration with Hyperliquid, enabling users to trade with leverage directly from their wallets. This development allows traders to open,...
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Barber app built in 15 minutes shows the real-world potential of...

A brief visit to the barber’s chair has turned into an unexpected showcase of what decentralised app-building can look like in everyday life. A...
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New Tool Simplifies NNS Proposal Reviews with Automated HTML and Markdown...

A new tool called proposal-review-helper, developed by @rem_codes, aims to streamline the review process for NNS proposals and code changes across any Git repository....
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Dominic Williams Unveils Mission 70 to Slash ICP Inflation by Over...

Dominic Williams, founder of the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), has announced Mission 70, an initiative aimed at reducing the network’s token inflation by more...
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Aim Trainer Brings Blockchain Gaming Closer to the Arcade Experience

A new browser-based game called Aim Trainer has gone live on the Internet Computer (ICP) blockchain, showing how accessible tools can power fully on-chain...