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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TACO DAO Proposal Seeks to Expand ICP Neuron Stake and Generate...

TACO DAO has submitted a new proposal to increase its neuron stake in the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) network. The plan would add 7,700...
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KongSwap Brings Gas-Free Swaps and 14% Staking to ICP Users

KongSwap, a decentralised exchange built on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), is offering a range of features aimed at making trading and staking more...
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Chronolock Launches Secure Chat App with Advanced Encryption

Chronolock has introduced a new secure messaging application, integrating cutting-edge encryption technologies to enhance user privacy. The app employs Identity-Based Encryption (IBE) combined with...
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XFusion lets users hold ckUSDC at a permanent 0x address mapped...

XFusion has launched a new feature that gives users a permanent 0x address tied to their Internet Computer principal, allowing deposits of USDC from...
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New MAPTF × $SNEED Pool Launches on ICP

MAPTF and $SNEED have launched a new live pool, powered by $NTN Vectors and built on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP). The pool aims...
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Dom Clarifies How Caffeine Runs on ICP Without Tokens

Dominic Williams has clarified how Caffeine, the platform for building decentralised applications, functions on the network. Responding to a user query about the lack of...