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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New ICP Skills Empower AI Agents to Improve Internet Computer Development

A community-led initiative is helping AI agents operate more effectively within the Internet Computer ecosystem. Developer @jorgenbuilder has released ICP-Skills, a set of reusable...
Maria Irene

Internet Identity 2.0 Brings Simpler and Safer Login to ICP Users

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) community is beginning to experience a major change in how users authenticate online with the introduction of Internet Identity...
Maria Irene

Menese Protocol Surprises Dev Community with On‑Chain USDC Routing Between Ethereum...

Menese Protocol’s recent posts on X have stirred interest across parts of the Web3 developer community with what it describes as a “hidden feature...
Maria Irene

ICPSwap Rolls Out User-Focused Updates Aimed at Smoother Onboarding and Cleaner...

ICPSwap has rolled out a fresh set of platform updates, focusing on usability tweaks shaped largely by community feedback. The latest changes centre on...
Maria Irene

Quantum Threats and Blockchain: Why Timing Matters

Timelines for a cryptographically relevant quantum computer are often overstated, prompting calls for immediate transitions to post-quantum cryptography. Experts caution that such urgency can...
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Clawdbot Brings the Personal AI Assistant We’ve Been Waiting For

Artificial intelligence has promised personal assistants for years, yet most of us are still juggling multiple apps, reminders, and browser tabs while hoping Siri...