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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Crypto Market Shaken as Trump Announces 100% Tariffs on Chinese Imports

The cryptocurrency market experienced one of its most intense sell-offs in history following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 100% tariff on all Chinese...
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Caffeine Phase III launches to scale ICP apps and introduce affordable...

Caffeine is preparing for its Phase III rollout on 15 October, bringing features aimed at scaling live applications and supporting millions of draft apps....
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ICP Ninja introduces Liminal framework to streamline Motoko web development

ICP Ninja now highlights community projects with the latest addition from developer Gekctek, who has launched a URL Shortener built on Liminal, a new...
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DFINITY introduces ICP JS SDK Bindgen to simplify canister integration for...

A new addition to the ICP JS SDK toolkit is making life easier for developers working with the Internet Computer. DFINITY has released the...
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A Fresh Start for Token Launches with Blockminer’s 14-Day Mining Curve

Blockminer’s team is introducing a new token launch mechanism that aims to combine fairness, simplicity and built-in liquidity. It operates in four stages: Pre-Mining,...
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AI-Powered NFT Enhances Shipment Tracking and Driver Payments

Expresso, built by @IC_FloridaMan using Caffeine AI, is an AI-powered non-fungible token (NFT) designed to improve shipment tracking and driver payments. The platform combines...