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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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...

BOOM DAO name change draws scrutiny over CHAI rebrand

BOOM DAO’s reported transition to a project called CHAI has drawn criticism within the Internet Computer community, with questions being raised about the project’s...

Menese Protocol seeks SNS support after a year of cross-chain development

Menese Protocol is seeking support for a proposal on the Internet Computer’s Service Nervous System (SNS), saying its cross-chain infrastructure has been operating in...
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Dominic Williams Updates on ICP’s On‑Chain Tools and AI Development

Dominic Williams, founder of the DFINITY Foundation, has shared updates on the ongoing evolution of AI-driven tools and on-chain applications on the Internet Computer...
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Kinic Expands AI Agent Capabilities with Full x402 Support

Kinic is preparing to roll out full x402 support, enabling users to buy KINIC tokens directly with USDC or ETH via the CLI tool...
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Crypto ETFs Face Heavy Outflows as Investors Rotate Capital

Crypto exchange-traded funds have seen substantial withdrawals over the past week, with investors pulling $1.7 billion, marking the largest outflow since mid-November. The figures...
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Fabio Highlights Extreme ICP Liquidations Amid Market Strain

ICP analyst Fabio has drawn attention to unusual patterns in $ICP liquidations, reporting that long positions are being closed at rates far higher than...
Maria Irene

ICP-CLI v0.1.0-beta.5 Brings Native Windows Support and Enhanced Developer Tools

ICP developers now have access to a more flexible and accessible set of tools with the release of icp-cli v0.1.0-beta.5. This update introduces native...
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IPG Launches on ICP to Let Merchants Accept Crypto Without Custodians

Alexandria Library has unveiled IPG, a decentralised crypto payment gateway built on the Internet Computer (ICP), designed to give merchants direct control over their...