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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Onicai moves to single-token model after community debate

Onicai has confirmed it will move to a single-token structure for its SNS, bringing its ecosystem under one banner with ONICAI as the sole...
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ICP Supply Jumps After Largest Token Mint in 18 Months

More than two million ICP tokens were minted in a single day, marking the largest daily increase in supply over the past 18 months,...
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Dominic Williams Frames ICP’s Cloud Ambitions Around AI-Built Software

Internet Computer founder Dominic Williams has offered a clear explanation for why ICP is targeting the cloud sector, a market that generates around $1...
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icp-py-core v2.1.0 Brings Faster Parsing and Broader Python Support for Internet...

A new release of icp-py-core has landed with version 2.1.0, delivering a range of updates aimed at Python developers building on the Internet Computer....
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ICP Wallet Data Shows Broader Ownership but Pressure at the Top

Fresh on-chain data points to a shift in how ICP is being held, with a growing number of meaningful wallets above the 1,000 ICP...
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Odin Fun Adds In-App Announcements, Support Tools and User Voting

Odin Fun has rolled out a set of platform updates aimed at improving how users receive information, get help and influence what gets built...