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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Internet Computer edges closer to 300 billion transactions as activity levels climb

The Internet Computer, developed by Dfinity, is approaching a major usage mark with total transactions reaching around 293 billion. The network is now within...

Odin Fun Outlines Major Infrastructure and Security Upgrades in V2

Odin Fun has outlined a series of infrastructure, security and operational upgrades introduced in V2 of its Bitcoin-based trading platform, describing the release as...

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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ICP Dashboard v6.2.3 brings clearer insights and smoother navigation

The Internet Computer community has rolled out ICP Dashboard v6.2.3, delivering improved visibility into network operations and enhanced usability for developers and users alike. The...