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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ICP Exchange Balances Slip Year to Date Despite Broader Rise in...

Exchange balances of Internet Computer’s native token, ICP, have fallen by roughly two million coins since the start of the year, reflecting a period...
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Rising SNS cycle costs put pressure on smaller ICP DAOs

Operational costs are emerging as a growing concern for DAOs built on the Internet Computer’s Service Nervous System, with new modelling suggesting mandatory infrastructure...
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Menes Protocol Opens Public Sale as Multichain Pitch Gains Early Traction

Menes Protocol has opened the public sale of its $MENES token, positioning itself as a fully on chain, multichain wallet and automation platform built...
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Whales Accumulate ICP as Price Struggles, Raising Questions Over Market Structure

Large holders of ICP have been increasing their positions since late October, even as price action has remained under pressure. On chain data indicates...
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ICPSwap Burns 1.59 Million ICS as Total Supply Reduction Nears 28.74...

ICPSwap has carried out another buyback and burn, removing 1,595,152.07 ICS from circulation, according to transaction records on the Internet Computer dashboard. The burn,...
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ICP Shorts Hit Record High as Sentiment Slumps

Short positions on ICP have climbed to their highest level on record, while sentiment around the token has fallen to historic lows, according to...