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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ICP Staking Hits New High as Weekly Crypto Rankings Shift

Interest in the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has reached levels not seen since its launch, with 1,970 “sharks” recorded on the network’s dashboard. That...
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ICP Hub Egypt launches early‑year caffeine.ai challenge with e‑commerce focus

ICP Hub Egypt has announced a competition to encourage early‑stage development using caffeine.ai, reflecting a growing interest in applying artificial intelligence tools to the...
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In‑Game Chat and Marketplace Arrive as ‘Gods Are Dead’ Expands

The play‑to‑earn crafting role‑playing game Gods Are Dead has added in‑game chat and a functioning marketplace. Players can now communicate directly in the game...
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Dvinity Lottery Set for Relaunch on the Internet Computer

Dvinity Lottery is set to return on 1 January 2026 with a major redesign that goes beyond a simple update, while retaining its core...
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FUNNAI rewards cut again as scheduled reduction takes effect

FUNNAI is entering its second planned rewards reduction, with lower payouts per challenge set to take effect on 29 December 2025 at 12pm Pacific...
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ICPandaDAO backs tokenlist.ing as fairer alternative for multi-chain token launches

ICPandaDAO is positioning tokenlist.ing as a different kind of token launchpad, one that aims to slow the rush, widen participation and reduce the advantages...