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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Bitcoin

Liquidium vs Nexo: How Bitcoin-backed loans compare

Bitcoin holders have several ways to access cash or stablecoins without selling their BTC, but the cost, collateral requirements and risks can vary widely...

Liquidium Puts Simple Bitcoin-Backed Loans Within Reach Without a Wallet Connection

Liquidium is making its borrowing process more straightforward with Simple Loans, an address-based lending option that allows users to create a loan without signing...

DOM Launches 3D Builder for On-Chain Districts

A district that once existed as a flat 32×32 bitmap can now be built upwards, with DOM launching a new tool that turns owned...

AI Boom Creates More Than 750,000 Jobs in the US

Artificial intelligence is changing the US job market in a way that is creating new work alongside the disruption caused by the technology. LinkedIn estimates...
ICP
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Swiss Franc-Linked VCHF Now Trading on KongSwap

KongSwap has expanded its stablecoin offering with the addition of VCHF, a token linked to the Swiss Franc. The move allows users to trade...
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Odin Tokens Now Live on Plug Wallet

Odin, the project behind the rune-based token protocol, is now fully live on Plug Wallet across both extension and mobile versions. The integration brings...
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DecideAI strengthens decentralised AI toolkit with major Q2 upgrades

DecideAI has rolled out three key enhancements in the second quarter of 2025, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to building decentralised AI infrastructure that values...
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funnAI Launches Macaw Update with Improved Cycle Tracking and Mobile Support

funnAI has released its latest Macaw update, introducing a set of features aimed at giving users more visibility into cycle usage and improving the...
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Cload Expands On-Chain Storage Across ICP Subnets

Cload has expanded its infrastructure with the deployment of more than 40 storage nodes across multiple Internet Computer (ICP) subnets. The move pushes its...
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Dominic Williams Urges Web3 Shift from Hype towards Usable AI Infrastructure

Dominic Williams, CEO and Chief Scientist at DFINITY, challenged the Web3 status quo in a recent post on X, calling for a move beyond the...