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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ICP Payment Option Added to BIC Inscriptions as Referral Rewards and Buyback Model Expand

BIC inscriptions have added ICP as a new payment option, introducing a fresh way for users within the Internet Computer ecosystem to acquire districts...

Dominic Williams Teases AI Integration Across ICP Apps Without Additional Code

Internet Computer founder Dominic Williams has outlined a new vision for artificial intelligence on the Internet Computer Protocol, claiming AI could soon operate directly...

Liquidium Expands Instant Bitcoin Loans With Direct BTC Collateral Access

Liquidium has rolled out a simplified borrowing flow that allows users to open Instant Loans backed by native Bitcoin directly from its landing page,...

DFINITY Pushes Ahead With Long Lived Cloud Engine Plan in New ICP Proposal

A new governance proposal on the Internet Computer network is aiming to expand DFINITY’s cloud testing infrastructure with the addition of a new data...
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Internet Computer Pushes Sovereign Cloud Pitch to European Governments and Enterprises

Internet Computer is set to make its case to European policymakers and enterprise leaders next week, as Dfinity executive Pierre Samaties prepares to present...
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DOM opens BIC district inscriptions to QOIN and ckQOIN holders

Dawn of Machines, the fair-launch token protocol on the Internet Computer, has expanded the payment options for its Built-In City district inscriptions to include...
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Dom Protocol Expands Arcade With Five On-Chain Games

Dom Protocol has expanded its Arcade platform with a suite of five blockchain-based games designed to deepen user engagement through token burns, competitive mechanics...
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FanCurve goes live with token-based access model for creators and fans

FanCurve is now live, introducing a new approach to creator access that combines digital content with decentralised finance mechanics. The platform moves away from standard...
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DFINITY launches structured skills library to help coding agents build on...

DFINITY Foundation has introduced a new online resource aimed at improving how AI coding agents generate and handle development work on the Internet Computer...
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Europe’s $23 Billion Sovereign Cloud Push Raises Questions Over Who Really...

Europe is preparing to spend an estimated $23.1 billion on sovereign cloud infrastructure by 2027, according to Gartner forecasts, as governments and enterprises seek...