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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RichSwap Refines Price Displays to Reflect Real Pool Conditions

RichSwap has rolled out an update aimed at tightening how price data is presented on its platform, following feedback from users seeking a clearer...
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Plug Launches Its Web Wallet With a Focus on Access and...

Plug has taken a step it has been signalling for some time, launching its Web Wallet and opening access through a standard browser interface....
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Oisy v1.9.4 Sharpens the Basics of On-Chain Wallet Design

Oisy has released version 1.9.4, a tightly focused update that leans into fundamentals rather than flashy additions. The update centres on improving how users...
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id.ai adds recovery phrases to Internet Identity 2.0, completing essential security...

id.ai has introduced recovery phrases to Internet Identity 2.0, marking the completion of a full set of core security and restoration tools. The feature...
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DFINITY signals fresh push on ICP inflation with Mission 70 white...

Dominic Williams has flagged an upcoming move that could shape debate around the Internet Computer’s token economics through 2026. The DFINITY founder said a...
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IcyDB Sparks Debate Over Speed, Control and Abstraction on the Internet...

A recent post from a developer at Anvil, part of Neutrinite DAO, has triggered a wider discussion about how AI assisted tooling is reshaping...