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 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...

UniSat to phase out CAT Protocol support across products as focus shifts to core infrastructure

UniSat has announced it will gradually discontinue support for the CAT Protocol across its products on Fractal, marking a phased withdrawal that will affect...

ICP tokens held on exchanges reach record share as supply trends higher

The share of Internet Computer (ICP) held on exchanges has climbed to a new high, with 11.68% of the circulating supply now sitting on...
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Dominic Williams Says AI Cyber Threats Need a New Kind of...

“The next wave of AI-powered cybersecurity attacks will be like nothing we’ve seen before.” That warning from Dominic Williams, founder of DFINITY Foundation and chief...
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Dawn of Machines ships DOM Arena and trustless slot machine canister...

The Dawn of Machines project has expanded its on-chain presence with the launch of DOM Arena, a standalone battle and gaming platform built on...
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ICP Money Reports Higher Revenue and Lower Expenses in Q1

ICP Money has reported stronger financial results for the first quarter of 2026, with revenue rising and expenses falling compared with the final quarter...
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OhShii Wallet Analyzer Speeds Up After Major Backend Rebuild

OhShii Labs says it has rebuilt the query engine behind its Wallet Analyzer tool, cutting loading times sharply for both wallet balances and transaction...
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Dominic Williams Says First ICP Cloud Engines Should Be Based in...

Dominic Williams has suggested that the first ICP cloud engines should be located in the Middle East after drone strikes damaged multiple Amazon Web...
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Bitmap Explorer Opens Public Access Through Bitmap.trade

Bitmap has opened public access to its on-chain explorer through Bitmap.trade, giving users a new way to browse and analyse bitmap data directly from...