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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funnAI mAIners Marketplace Records Strong Activity in First Hour

The funnAI mAIners Marketplace has gone live, and early numbers suggest a confident start. Within the first hour of launch, the platform recorded 44...
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ARO Network and DFINITY Plan Edge Infrastructure Integration for AI Native...

ARO Network and DFINITY have announced plans to work towards an integration between ARO’s decentralised edge infrastructure and the Internet Computer, aiming to support...
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ICP JavaScript SDK v5.0.0 Tightens Security and Streamlines Development

The Internet Computer ecosystem has rolled out ICP JavaScript SDK v5.0.0, a release aimed squarely at improving how developers build, test and ship applications...
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funnAI Launches mAIner Marketplace With Live Trading and Instant Access

The funnAI ecosystem has taken a visible step forward with the launch of its mAIner Marketplace, opening up a new venue where users can...
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RichSwap Adjusts Fees to Boost Runes Liquidity on Bitcoin Layer 1

RichSwap has announced a change to its fee structure as it looks to tackle one of the most persistent challenges facing decentralised finance on...
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Menese Protocol Brings CloakCoin Web Wallets to ICP Infrastructure

Menese Protocol has announced a new integration that connects CloakCoin web wallets with infrastructure built on the Internet Computer, marking a technical crossover between...