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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Fabio builds the $ICP Portfolio Builder using just six prompts

Fabio has drawn attention across the crypto and developer community after creating a portfolio builder using only six prompts through Caffeine AI, powered by...
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ICP Hub Indonesia’s Venita Adorete to Judge Caffeine AI Manila Hackathon

Venita Adorete, Hub Leader of ICP Hub Indonesia, is set to participate as a judge at the upcoming Caffeine AI Manila hackathon on 28...
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ICP Leads Developer Activity in AI and Big Data Projects

Internet Computer Protocol, or ICP, has emerged as the most active project in AI and big data development over the past month, according to...
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Caffeine.ai Adds Multi-Modal Support for App and Web Development on ICP

Caffeine.ai, the platform for building apps and websites on the Internet Computer (ICP), has introduced multi-modal functionality, allowing users to upload diagrams and documents...
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Plug Wallet Integrates Hyperliquid for Seamless Decentralised Trading

Plug Wallet has announced its integration with Hyperliquid, enabling users to trade with leverage directly from their wallets. This development allows traders to open,...
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Barber app built in 15 minutes shows the real-world potential of...

A brief visit to the barber’s chair has turned into an unexpected showcase of what decentralised app-building can look like in everyday life. A...