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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Dominic Williams calls for on-chain security after NPM supply chain breach

The JavaScript ecosystem is under threat following a supply-chain breach that compromised a well-known developer’s NPM account. The attack put billions of downloads at...
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Appic and Oisy launch DEX Testnet Sprint with rewards for builders

Appic has announced a collaboration with Oisy to launch a DEX Testnet Sprint, inviting builders and users to put its decentralised exchange through rigorous...
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Dfinity and CV Labs renew platinum partnership for another year

The Dfinity Foundation and CV Labs have confirmed the extension of their platinum ecosystem partnership, carrying the collaboration into another year. The agreement reflects...
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FUNNAI tokenomics gain new fuel with automated burns and cycle-backed mechanics

The FUNNAI protocol has quietly picked up pace with its tokenomics framework. A treasury canister now connects with ICPSwap and turns incoming ICP into...
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Dmail brings lightning-fast decentralised storage into WorkSpace with Storacha

Dmail has rolled out an integration that adds Storacha’s decentralised hot-storage directly into the Dmail WorkSpace. Users now gain near-instant access to stored messages...
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$RICH Activates Revenue Capture as RichSwap Launches Community-Driven Bitcoin Fee Pool

RichSwap has launched a live donation mechanism that channels protocol fees directly into the liquidity pool of $RICH, a Rune-based Bitcoin token designed with...