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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Odin.fun Clarifies Its Role as a Bitcoin App Built on Internet...

Odin.fun has attracted attention and debate within the crypto community following remarks by Casey Rodarmor on the Hell Money Podcast. Rodarmor described the platform...
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CometWatch IO Offers Real-Time Tracking of Interstellar Objects

CometWatch IO, developed by @icstats using Caffeine AI, has launched as a new platform for tracking interstellar objects, including the approaching 3I/Atlas comet. The...
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Dominic Williams Highlights AI Opportunities and Risks on Blockchain

Dominic Williams, the founder of the DFINITY Foundation, has emphasised the unique capabilities of the Internet Computer (ICP) in hosting AI models and sovereign...
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SNS Liquidity Pools Activate on KongSwapX, Enhancing DeFi Access

A notable development in decentralized finance (DeFi) occurred today with the activation of SNS Liquidity Pools on KongSwapX. This feature was first utilised to...
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Boogie: SnassyICP Launches a New Way to Bet on Opinions

Boogie, an experimental opinion market built by SnassyICP using Caffeine.ai, offers a fresh approach to gauging public sentiment. Users can create opinions, vote on...
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ICP Leads Global Blockchain Speed Rankings in September 2025

The Internet Computer (ICP) has topped global blockchain speed rankings for September 2025, recording 1,076 transactions per second, according to data from Chainspect. This...