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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Fabio Pushes Back on ICP Tokenomics Concerns

Fabio has weighed in on the ongoing chatter around ICP’s tokenomics, offering a batch of year-on-year figures that tell a more layered story than...
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SecureVault Brings On-Chain Control To Sensitive Documents

SecureVault has drawn attention this week for its attempt to rethink how people store and pass on important documents. The project, built with Caffeine...
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Caffeine AI session shows newcomers can build working apps within hours

Energy around Caffeine AI keeps rising as more people discover how quickly the platform helps them turn loose ideas into functioning tools. The latest...
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Tom Lee’s bold crypto forecast sparks debate for 2026

Tom Lee has set the tone for another round of bullish market talk, predicting Bitcoin could reach 300,000 dollars and Ethereum could approach 20,000...
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ICP GameFi Experiment Seeks Beta Testers as Alexandria Library Pushes Decentralised...

Alexandria Library has opened the doors to beta testers as it experiments with a new GameFi concept built on the Internet Computer. The team...
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Odin Fun Prepares Major Update with New Features and Community Tools

Odin Fun is preparing a substantial platform update, introducing features designed to improve user experience, engagement, and community involvement. Founder Bob Bodily shared the...