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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Internet Computer Launches Swiss Subnet With National Jurisdiction

The network behind Internet Computer Protocol has introduced a new infrastructure layer designed to operate under the laws of a specific country. The initiative,...
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China Exports Surge as Semiconductor Demand Lifts Trade in Early 2026

China’s trade activity picked up sharply at the start of 2026, with both exports and imports rising at their fastest pace in several years...
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Campus Lost and Found App Built With Caffeine Shows Practical Use...

A simple idea written in a single paragraph has turned into a working campus application that helps students recover lost belongings, offering a small...
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Internet Computer Begins Gradual Storage Cost Increase Under Mission70 Plan

Development work tied to the Mission70 initiative on the Internet Computer network has moved into implementation, with the first code update now submitted to...
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Large ICP Transfers From Binance Cold Wallet Hint at Rising Trading...

Blockchain data shows that 11 million Internet Computer tokens were recently moved from a Binance cold wallet to a hot wallet, drawing attention from...
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Liquidium Opens Bitcoin-Backed Loans to All Users After Strong Waitlist Demand

Liquidium has removed the waitlist for its Bitcoin loan service, opening the platform’s native lending feature to all users following strong early demand. The company...