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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Introducing AI Authenticator: A Decentralised 2FA Solution on the Internet Computer

A new decentralised two-factor authentication (2FA) application has been introduced on the Internet Computer, offering a secure and user-friendly alternative to traditional authentication methods....
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ICP Joins Binance Altcoin LiquidityBoost Program to Enhance Trading Efficiency

ICP has been included in Binance’s Altcoin LiquidityBoost Program, a scheme designed to improve liquidity and streamline trading for selected altcoins. The program rewards...
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Plug Wallet Adds Instant and Auto Top-Up for ICP Canisters Ahead...

Plug Wallet has introduced a new auto top-up feature that allows users to fund their Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) canisters directly from their wallets....
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Indonesian Students Experience Hands-On App Building at ITechno Cup 2025

Jakarta State Polytechnic hosted over fifty students at ITechno Cup 2025, offering them a demonstration and seminar focused on what app building could look...
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Dom’s Vision for Neutrinite Integration into Caffeine Sparks Interest in On-Chain...

Dom's recent post on X has ignited discussions within the ICP community. He shared a concept animation, expressing his enthusiasm for integrating Neutrinite into...
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Caffeine App to Run on ICP While Interacting with Solana

Dom recently posted on X that the upcoming Caffeine app will allow developers to create applications that run fully on ICP, securely and entirely...