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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OISY 2.6 adds XRP, Robinhood assets and cycles support

OISY has released version 2.6 of its wallet, adding support for native XRP, Robinhood assets and a new way to hold Internet Computer compute...

Liquidium reports 1.6 million ICP supplied across 175 loans

Liquidium has reported a new milestone for its ICP lending activity, with 1.6 million ICP supplied through the platform across 175 loans. The milestone was...

Odin.fun reports busiest development week with 228 commits

Odin.fun has reported its busiest development week of the series, with 228 commits covering live community features, account security, search visibility and improvements to...

US equity ETF inflows fall to lowest level since March

US equity exchange-traded funds saw their average daily inflows fall to about US$3.3 billion in September, marking the third consecutive monthly decline and the...
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Dominic Williams Sets Out Internet Computer Vision as Debate Grows on...

A fresh exchange on X has reignited discussion around the Internet Computer Protocol and its ambition to function as a so-called world computer, with...
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Menese Protocol Opens Beta With Non-Custodial Cross-Chain Swaps

Menese Protocol has launched the beta version of its platform, opening non-custodial token swaps across Ethereum and Solana, with access extending to more than...
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ICP reports higher revenue and lower costs in 2025, though losses...

The Internet Computer Protocol has closed 2025 with a mixed financial picture, showing strong gains in revenue alongside sharp reductions in spending, while still...
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Dominic Williams maps ICP’s 2026 push towards AI-built apps and privacy-first...

Dominic Williams has set out an ambitious view of where the Internet Computer Protocol could be heading next, framing 2025 as the year ICP...
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Dominic Williams outlines next phase for Caffeine after user feedback

A candid post from Konecta DAO founder and product manager @varon1980 has triggered a broader conversation about usability, expectations and communication around Caffeine, the...
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ICP address data shows shifting whale behaviour in 2025

New on-chain data suggests a change in how large holders are positioning themselves within the Internet Computer ecosystem this year, with different trends emerging...