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 Enables Multichain Trading Agent in Half Hour

Crypto developer @CryptoEights has shared a remarkable accomplishment: using Caffeine AI, they created a full-stack trading agent—operational across Ethereum, Polygon, Base, Solana and Optimism—in...
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Dmail Expands with Plasma Testnet Support

Dmail has announced that it now supports the Plasma Testnet, giving users the ability to send encrypted messages while using stablecoins as gas fees....
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Windoge Prepares ICRC-2 Support for $EXE Transfers

Windoge has confirmed that support for ICRC-2 transfers on the $EXE ledger is close to being introduced. The team is currently reviewing the planned...
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Keygate Develops Multichain Liquidity Protocol on ICP

Keygate has announced it is building a multichain liquidity protocol designed to help projects on the Internet Computer Protocol connect with funding and resources...
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Capybara Space Invaders Shows What Can Be Built with Caffeine AI

ICP Hub Argentina has showcased the speed and accessibility of Caffeine AI with the creation of a new game, Capybara Space Invaders, built live...
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Bitcoin Asia Extends Momentum with Shenzhen BTCFi Meetup

Bitcoin Asia has wrapped up its Hong Kong conference and the momentum now shifts to Shenzhen, where Tyche will host a BTCFi Meetup on...