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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ICPanda Rebuilds Anda AI Website With AI-Generated Visuals and Live Music

ICPanda has showcased a redesigned website for Anda AI that combines AI-assisted web development with interactive graphics, browser-generated music and animation. According to ICPanda, the...

Menese Protocol Opens MENES SNS Swap on the Internet Computer

Menese Protocol has opened its MENES Service Nervous System (SNS) swap on the Internet Computer, as the project moves towards community governance of its...

Caffeine Adds In-App Feedback Tools for App Creators

Caffeine is introducing a new way for app creators to collect and manage feedback directly from their applications. The feature allows commenters to point to...

MULTI/DEX Brings On-Chain Order Book Trading to Internet Computer

MULTI/DEX is being developed as an on-chain exchange on the Internet Computer, combining an order book, automated market maker (AMM), margin trading and a...
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Copper shortage looms as global demand set to surge

The world is heading towards a major copper shortage, with analysts projecting a deficit of around 10 million tonnes by 2040, roughly a third...
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ICP Adds 11,000+ Canisters in a Week as Fabio Teases Davos...

ICP developer activity is back in focus after community member Fabio said more than 11,000 canisters were added to the Internet Computer over the...
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Vitalik Calls for Self-Sovereign Computing as Pierre Samaties Highlights Internet Computer

Vitalik Buterin has called 2026 the year to reclaim self-sovereignty in computing, highlighting the risks of sending personal data to centralised third-party services. Speaking...
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Sneed Hub launches Premium membership with new tools for ICP users

Sneed Hub is preparing to launch Sneed Premium, a membership service offering enhanced tools and features for users of the Internet Computer ecosystem. The...
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Caffeine AI launches New Year Promptathon with $10,000 in prizes

Caffeine AI is inviting creators to take part in its next promptathon, starting January 28, with a focus on self-improvement apps and a prize...
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NNS dapp introduces Internet Identity 2.0 login

The Internet Computer is rolling out a major update to its NNS dapp, introducing Internet Identity 2.0 for all users from Monday, January 26....