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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AI-Powered dApp Building Sparks Bold Predictions for ICP Growth

A developer known as @Crypt0_Ninja_ has shared an experiment that shows just how quickly decentralised applications can now be created with the help of...
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LOVEBIRD Update Brings Smarter Insights for $FUNNAI and mAIners

The upcoming LOVEBIRD release is shaping up to be one of the most comprehensive updates yet for those tracking $FUNNAI and its network of...
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ODIN·FUN Sees a Slowdown but Prepares for What’s Next

ODIN·FUN, the Bitcoin-based memecoin launch platform, has been moving through a quieter patch. Recent onchain data shows outstanding funds sitting at about 271 BTC,...
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Flash Trade Returns to RichSwap with Faster Bitcoin DeFi

Flash Trade is back on RichSwap, reintroducing a feature that allows users to swap and add liquidity using unconfirmed UTXOs. The idea is to...
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FUNNAI launches token index canister for developers

The team behind FUNNAI has announced that its token index canister is now live, opening the way for developers to begin integrating $FUNNAI into...
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ELNA AI DAO surpasses 150 public AI agents on-chain

ELNA AI DAO has marked a new milestone, confirming that more than 150 public AI agents have now been built and deployed on-chain. The...