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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Juno Introduces juno run for Streamlined Script Execution

Juno has rolled out a new feature, juno run, designed to make running custom scripts faster and simpler. Developers can now write scripts in...
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Caffeine AI Hackathon Winner Giulia Unveils Student Tutoring App at Pescara

PhD researcher Giulia is taking centre stage at the University of Pescara to present her app, Osvaldo, a digital personal tutor designed to support...
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$BUILDR goes live with PvP arena and Solana integration

$BUILDR,the token launched on PumpFun, one of the busiest meme platforms on Solana, and is positioning itself around real-world functionality rather than speculation. Caffeine...
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Proposed updates to ICRC-3 aim to clarify transfers and improve ledger...

Developers and stakeholders in the Internet Computer ecosystem are being invited to review proposed changes to the ICRC-3 standard before broader adoption in ledgers,...
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DFINITY proposes update to canister interface for long-term stability

DFINITY has outlined a proposal to adjust how some data structures are defined in the Internet Computer’s management canister interface. The aim is to...
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Caffeine AI powers new app helping travellers connect during airport layovers

A new app built using Caffeine AI is aiming to turn long airport layovers into opportunities to meet people rather than simply wait for...