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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19-Year-Old Student Sells AI Traffic Detection System to Hong Kong Administration

A 19-year-old student from China, Zhang Wei, has developed an AI-powered traffic detection system and sold it to authorities in Hong Kong for $550,000. The...

Caffeine Adds AI-Powered Comments to Streamline App Building

Caffeine has introduced a new AI commenting feature designed to simplify the way users refine and update apps during development. The update allows users to...

Internet Computer Network Expands to 740 Node Machines as Infrastructure Growth Continues

The Internet Computer network has expanded to around 740 node machines worldwide, marking steady growth in the blockchain's physical infrastructure as developers and investors...

DOGE Gains New Utility on Internet Computer Through Plug Wallet Integration

DOGE holders can now access a new way to use their assets on the Internet Computer blockchain following the launch of ckDOGE support in...
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Dominic Williams challenges LayerZero’s “onchain cloud” claims over Zero’s proving costs

Dominic Williams, founder of the Internet Computer, has criticised marketing claims around LayerZero’s upcoming network, Zero, arguing that comparisons with mainstream cloud providers like...
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Bitcoin DeFi Firm Liquidium Explains How ICP Integration Smooths Lending Experience

Liquidium’s chief executive, Robin Obermaier, discussed how the company uses technology from the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) to simplify and secure its Bitcoin‑based lending...
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ICP Technology Continues to Feature in Cambodia’s Development Plans

The Internet Computer Protocol is steadily gaining traction in Asia as governments explore blockchain and sovereign cloud technologies to enhance digital identity, financial inclusion,...
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Internet Computer adds over 70,000 new Internet Identities in 30 days...

Over the past month there has been a notable uptick in new user identities on the Internet Computer blockchain, with community data suggesting that...
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Menese to release multichain SDK for AI agents and developers within...

Menese says it will release its new software development kit in less than 24 hours, targeting developers building automation tools, AI agents and client-side...
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BOB halving on 10 February cuts rewards again, with next reduction...

Attention across the Internet Computer community has turned to BOB’s latest halving, which took place on 10 February and reduced block rewards once again...