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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$DOGMI Migrates to $PHASMA and Hits CoinGecko

The $ICP community has a new development to watch. $DOGMI, previously part of Dogfinity, has officially migrated to $PHASMA and is now live on...
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New NNS Proposal Aims to Track Real-Time Caffeine AI Apps

A new proposal before the NNS calls on Dfinity and the Caffeine AI team to publish real-time metrics on applications created using the AI...
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New Hyperlocal ICP Community Network Launches on Mobile

A new mobile-first platform is bringing the ICP community closer together. Built by @Markus_B30 using Caffeine AI, the network allows users to connect, share...
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San Francisco Parking Tickets Go 3D on the Blockchain

A new app is giving San Francisco residents a fresh way to track parking tickets. Built by @AmSpeed_ using Caffeine AI, the application displays...
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Dexter Locks 5 Million $BUILDR Tokens and Launches Staking Pool

Dexter has locked an additional 5,000,000 $BUILDR tokens from creator fees using Streamflow, with all details publicly recorded on-chain. This gives the community full...
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funnAI Treasury Launches Automatic Liquidity for FUNNAI/ICP Pool

The funnAI Treasury has launched automatic liquidity provisions for the FUNNAI/ICP pool on ICPSwap, allowing the protocol itself to act as a liquidity provider....