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

Dominic Williams outlines next phase for Caffeine after user feedback

A candid post from Konecta DAO founder and product manager @varon1980 has triggered a broader conversation about usability, expectations and communication around Caffeine, the...
Maria Irene

ICP address data shows shifting whale behaviour in 2025

New on-chain data suggests a change in how large holders are positioning themselves within the Internet Computer ecosystem this year, with different trends emerging...
Maria Irene

RichSwap updates interface to add holder counts and detailed trading activity

RichSwap has rolled out an interface update aimed at giving users clearer insight into activity across the platform, following feedback from its community. The...
Maria Irene

Dmail brings encrypted messaging into MetaMask through Snap integration

Dmail has launched a MetaMask Snap that places encrypted messaging directly inside the wallet, reflecting a broader effort to reduce fragmentation across Web3 tools....
Maria Irene

AI platform enGEN3 builds creator economy tools on Internet Computer as...

AI-powered platform enGEN3 has confirmed it is building its creator economy infrastructure on the Internet Computer, signalling growing interest in running media and creative...
Maria Irene

Juno plans shift to cycles-only model, dropping direct ICP token usage

David Dal Busco, the creator of Juno, has announced that the next major version of the open-source serverless platform will move away from direct...