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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Dfinity Joins UNDP SDG Blockchain Accelerator Programme

Dfinity is taking part in a new programme led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) that aims to connect development challenges with technology...

Menese Expands Multi-Chain Trading and Asset Management in One App

Menese is positioning its platform as a single interface for managing assets, trading across multiple networks and automating digital finance tasks. The platform supports asset...

AI Agents Gain Scoped Access to ICP Data While Humans Retain Signing Control

A new update brings AI agents to Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing agents to work with selected blockchain-related...

Crypto markets see $3.5 billion in liquidations as Bitcoin rallies above $72,000

Crypto markets have recorded one of their largest liquidation events on record, with around $3.5 billion in leveraged positions reportedly liquidated over a 24-hour...
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Shipping Costs for US Crude Surge as Tanker Rates Spike

The cost of transporting crude oil from the United States to Asia has jumped sharply, placing new strain on global oil supply chains and...
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Menese Protocol Promotes Bridgeless DeFi Trading With Horus Exchange

Decentralised finance developers continue to look for ways to move assets between blockchains without relying on bridges, which have long been criticised as a...
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Caffeine AI Tip Shows How Third Party Libraries Can Speed Up...

Developers experimenting with AI assisted coding tools are finding new ways to build small applications quickly, often by combining prompts with existing open source...
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Testing App Ideas Faster: How Caffeine AI Helps Build a Minimum...

Anyone who has tried building a digital product faces the same question sooner or later. When is it ready to show the world? Launching too...
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Caffeine AI Helps Developers Build Tools for Productivity and Personal Growth

Michael has developed a speed reader for practising speeches and timed presentations using Caffeine AI. The app is designed to help users read faster,...
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DMail Expands Email Platform with Higher Limits and Crypto Payments

Creators and marketers using DMail have a reason to celebrate. The platform has launched its Email Sending Expansion Plan, introducing higher daily sending limits,...