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 Introduces Community Fees to Reward Creators and Users

Odin Fun is introducing a fresh approach to reward creators and their communities with a feature called Community Fees. The platform aims to move...
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New Decimal Library Brings Fixed-Point Arithmetic to Motoko

A new fixed-point decimal type and arithmetic library for Motoko, called Decimal, has been announced and released on MOPS. The library, created by developer...
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First Rune-Based Liquid Staking Token Launches on Bitcoin

The Liquidium Foundation has introduced $sLIQ, the first Rune-based Liquid Staking Token on Bitcoin. Designed to expand Bitcoin’s native DeFi capabilities, $sLIQ allows users...
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ICPSwap Revamps Wallet with New Features and Improved UI

ICPSwap has rolled out an updated wallet interface, aiming to make managing tokens and trades simpler for users. The redesigned slide-out wallet panel now...
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WCHL 2025 Global Finale Opens Doors to New Teams

The organisers of the World Crypto Hackathon League have announced that the 2025 Global Finale will welcome new teams, following strong demand from developers...
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Caffeine Contest Offers 7,500 ICP to Early Builders

Dom has called on early access users of Caffeine to share what they have been building on the Internet Computer. In a post on...