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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Canister Lab

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...
Caffeine AI
Maria Irene

CaffeineAI Community Discusses Templates, GitHub Integration and Multi-Canister Support

CaffeineAI, the AI-powered app-building platform, is facing questions from its community over how it can better support both non-technical creators and serious developers. A...
Maria Irene

Menese Protocol goes live, offering multichain DeFi with full user control

Menese Protocol has officially launched, providing users with access to decentralised markets on Ethereum ($ETH) and Solana ($SOL) while maintaining full, non-custodial control of...
Maria Irene

llama_cpp_canister v0.7.1 rolls out with security updates and new on-chain AI...

llama_cpp_canister has released version 0.7.1, an update that centres on security improvements, tooling upgrades and new functionality needed to support a growing set of...
Maria Irene

Dmail launches storage expansion plan built on Internet Computer

Dmail has introduced a Storage Expansion Plan aimed at users who want greater capacity and clearer ownership over their email data. Built on Internet...
Maria Irene

Dom says Grok is lifting visibility for ICP on X

Internet Computer founder Dominic Williams has said that Grok, the AI assistant built into X, is now giving increased exposure to ICP, a shift...
Maria Irene

funnAI Launches mAIner Marketplace with Limited Edition AI Miners

funnAI is preparing to open its mAIner Marketplace on 13 January 2026, offering a new platform for buying, selling, and trading AI-powered mAIners. The...