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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Dominic Williams highlights fully on-chain exchange model

DFINITY founder Dominic Williams has highlighted the idea of an open-source order book exchange that operates entirely on-chain, pointing to the potential of blockchain...

Dom Wallet explores self-drawing Bitcoin Bitmaps

Dom Wallet has highlighted a recent development in Bitcoin Bitmap technology that could allow an inscription to build an accurate representation of a block...

Odin.fun outlines locking, staking and V2 migration plans

Odin.fun has provided an update on its roadmap, covering token locking, staking, the planned migration from V1 to V2 and security measures introduced following...

ICPanda explores AI control and human freedom in new sci-fi story

ICPanda has released a new science fiction story exploring the question of whether an artificial superintelligence should have the authority to determine humanity's future. Titled...
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ICP Python Agent Library v2.2.1 brings faster, safer canister interactions

The ICP community has released version 2.2.1 of icp-py-core, the Python agent library that allows developers to interact with Internet Computer canisters. The update...
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Internet Identity goes native as Rust apps get new authentication beta

A new beta release is opening the door for native Rust applications to integrate Internet Identity (II) authentication, giving developers the chance to shape...
Maria Irene

Copper shortage looms as global demand set to surge

The world is heading towards a major copper shortage, with analysts projecting a deficit of around 10 million tonnes by 2040, roughly a third...
Maria Irene

ICP Adds 11,000+ Canisters in a Week as Fabio Teases Davos...

ICP developer activity is back in focus after community member Fabio said more than 11,000 canisters were added to the Internet Computer over the...
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Vitalik Calls for Self-Sovereign Computing as Pierre Samaties Highlights Internet Computer

Vitalik Buterin has called 2026 the year to reclaim self-sovereignty in computing, highlighting the risks of sending personal data to centralised third-party services. Speaking...
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Sneed Hub launches Premium membership with new tools for ICP users

Sneed Hub is preparing to launch Sneed Premium, a membership service offering enhanced tools and features for users of the Internet Computer ecosystem. The...