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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Liquidium Plans NFT Lending Market for Robinhood Chain

Liquidium.WTF is preparing to launch a peer-to-peer NFT lending market for the Robinhood Chain, giving users a way to borrow against supported NFTs through...

ICP Supply Turns Deflationary as Minting Falls on August 28

ICP recorded a net reduction in supply on August 28 after daily minting fell sharply while token burns remained elevated, according to figures published...

DFINITY says Internet Computer network withstood AI-enabled attack

The Internet Computer network withstood what DFINITY co-founder Dominic Williams described as a widespread, AI-enabled attack involving hundreds of canisters using malformed WebAssembly (Wasm)...

Onicai to launch new funnAI interface with 60% bonus cycles offer

Onicai is set to launch a redesigned funnAI user interface on Friday, 28 August, introducing a new look and user experience for its community...
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DFINITY signals fresh push on ICP inflation with Mission 70 white...

Dominic Williams has flagged an upcoming move that could shape debate around the Internet Computer’s token economics through 2026. The DFINITY founder said a...
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IcyDB Sparks Debate Over Speed, Control and Abstraction on the Internet...

A recent post from a developer at Anvil, part of Neutrinite DAO, has triggered a wider discussion about how AI assisted tooling is reshaping...
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Motoko Extension Brings Internet Computer Development to Zed Editor

Developers working on the Internet Computer have a new option on their desks with the release of a Motoko extension for the Zed editor....
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Menese Protocol Tests One-Click Cross-Chain Trading With GOOGLX Sale on Raydium

Menese Protocol has drawn fresh attention after posting a short demonstration on X showing the sale of $GOOGLX on Raydium, one of Solana’s better-known...
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Plug outlines 2026 roadmap with web wallet and cross-chain lending

Plug is preparing for a busy start to 2026, with plans to expand its wallet beyond swaps and trading into a full cross-chain DeFi...
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Internet Computer proposal calls for removal of four node providers over...

A new governance proposal on the Internet Computer is pushing for the removal of four node providers, arguing that their continued presence undermines trust...