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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Internet Computer Governance Faces Spam Proposal Challenge, Community Calls for Stronger...

Fabio, a prominent figure in the Internet Computer (ICP) ecosystem, has highlighted concerns over the misuse of the network’s governance system, the Network Nervous...
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ICPanda Rolls Out KIP Update Aimed at Giving AI Agents Persistent...

ICPanda has released an update to its Knowledge Interaction Protocol, or KIP, positioning it as a practical bridge between large language models and structured...
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Dominic Williams Sets Out Internet Computer Vision as Debate Grows on...

A fresh exchange on X has reignited discussion around the Internet Computer Protocol and its ambition to function as a so-called world computer, with...
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Menese Protocol Opens Beta With Non-Custodial Cross-Chain Swaps

Menese Protocol has launched the beta version of its platform, opening non-custodial token swaps across Ethereum and Solana, with access extending to more than...
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ICP reports higher revenue and lower costs in 2025, though losses...

The Internet Computer Protocol has closed 2025 with a mixed financial picture, showing strong gains in revenue alongside sharp reductions in spending, while still...
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Dominic Williams maps ICP’s 2026 push towards AI-built apps and privacy-first...

Dominic Williams has set out an ambitious view of where the Internet Computer Protocol could be heading next, framing 2025 as the year ICP...