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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Caffeine AI Hosts Global Series to Connect Builders Across Five Cities

Caffeine AI is taking its community initiative on the road this September with a packed schedule of events spanning Montreal, Cairo, Turin, Zurich, and...
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Juno Templates Updated with Passkey Authentication and Wider Framework Support

Juno, the open-source project maintained by developer David Dal Busco, has rolled out a major update to its templates, bringing passkey authentication and extended...
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Membrane to Launch as Privacy-Focused AI Orchestration Layer on 17 October

A new AI infrastructure tool called Membrane is set to go live on 17 October, promising users a smoother way to access and switch...
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Civic Reporter App Uses Caffeine AI to Power Citizen-Led Issue Tracking

Civic Reporter, a new grassroots-focused app developed by Prabhat Chhirolya, is helping residents report local civic problems with greater speed and clarity. Built using...
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After a Year of DCA, ICP Holder Reflects on Losses, Gains...

One year into a steady DCA (dollar-cost averaging) strategy into $ICP and $NNS, a community member has shared a snapshot of their portfolio performance....
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ICP Builders Gain Easier Access to Audits Through Areta Market

Areta Market is now live for the ICP ecosystem, offering builders a streamlined way to secure audits from eight leading firms dedicated to ICP...