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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ICPay adds instant swaps, live audio rooms and account analytics

ICPay has rolled out a new update adding instant swaps, live audio rooms and account analytics, alongside performance improvements and more than a dozen...

Dominic Williams questions rush towards quantum-safe cryptography

DFINITY founder Dominic Williams has criticised what he describes as a rush to adopt new quantum-safe cryptography, warning that developers and investors should be...

DOM Wallet Adds Star, Tarot and Karma Machines to Utility Tools

DOM Wallet expands its Utility section with three new additions: the Star Machine, Tarot Machine and Karma Machine, bringing horoscope, tarot and numerology-inspired readings...

Dominic Williams says Open SaaS suite passes 5,000 commits

Dominic Williams says development of an Open SaaS suite aimed at rethinking enterprise software has now passed 5,000 commits, as work continues towards a...
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ICP network sees rise in new addresses as 2,100 added in...

Activity on the Internet Computer Protocol ecosystem has continued to pick up pace, with more than 2,100 new addresses added in a single day,...
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Plug Wallet adds WalletConnect support to expand cross-chain access across major...

Plug Wallet has introduced support for WalletConnect, allowing users to connect with decentralised applications across a wider range of blockchain networks including Ethereum, Solana,...
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Liquidium adds ETH-backed borrowing, expanding cross-chain lending options

ETH holders now have a new way to access liquidity without selling their positions, as Liquidium introduces ETH-backed borrowing at rates of around 1...
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Australia tightens crypto transfer checks as Travel Rule comes into force

Australia’s crypto users will face stricter checks on transfers from 1 July as new rules come into effect requiring regulated exchanges to collect and...
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Internet Computer’s Caffeine Integrates With Claude to Enable AI Driven App...

Internet Computer's Caffeine has launched a direct integration with Anthropic's Claude, allowing users to generate production ready applications using natural language prompts without leaving...
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Fabio reports rising token burn activity and expands onchain payment tools...

Fabio, the developer behind the Hero project, has shared updated performance data alongside new details on the platform’s expanding onchain payment features, token burn...