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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Mission 70, Internet Identity 2.0 and a Hint at ICPUSD Set...

Comments from Internet Computer founder Dominic Williams have given the community fresh signals about where the network may be heading over the next year,...
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MEXC lists ckBTC for zero-fee trading, bringing Bitcoin to the Internet...

MEXC has announced the first-ever listing of ckBTC, a Bitcoin-backed token built on the Internet Computer, with zero-fee trading on the ckBTC/BTC pair starting...
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ICP sees surge in long-term staking as eight-year commitments rise

The Internet Computer has seen a notable increase in long-term staking activity, with 133,000 ICP added to eight-year commitments within a 24-hour period. According...
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ICP calls out DeFi data providers over what it says is...

DFINITY founder Dominic Williams has accused parts of the crypto data industry of misreporting the Internet Computer’s decentralised finance figures, saying the issue is...
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Motoko gains a new sorting package aimed at speed and flexibility

A new community-built sorting package has landed for Motoko developers, offering a cleaner and faster way to handle ordering logic inside canisters. The library,...
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IC Commerce Brings AI-Powered E-Commerce to the Internet Computer

A new open-source e-commerce platform has arrived on the Internet Computer, combining a full-stack architecture with artificial intelligence to simplify the creation and management...