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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DFINITY continues WebAssembly partnership with Carnegie Mellon research centre

The DFINITY Foundation is continuing its partnership with Carnegie Mellon University’s WebAssembly Research Center, extending a relationship focused on the development and research of...

Caffeine AI lets users choose the model behind their app builds

Caffeine AI has introduced a new option allowing users to choose which AI model builds their applications, giving them greater control over how they...

Dominic Williams points to ICP as AI agents move towards machine-native payments

DFINITY founder Dominic Williams has pointed to the Internet Computer as an example of infrastructure that could allow AI agents to use digital payment...

12,508 ICP deposited on Liquidium in a single transaction

A single deposit of 12,508 ICP has been reported on Liquidium, highlighting one way ICP holders can access liquidity without immediately selling their tokens. The...
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Caffeine combines AI app building and inference in one platform

Caffeine AI has introduced a new capability that allows users to build applications and access AI inference through the same platform, interface and account...
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Liquidium records busiest weekend as deposits and borrowing reach new highs

Liquidium has reported its busiest weekend on record, with 91 successful deposit and borrowing actions alongside new all-time highs in supplied liquidity and outstanding...
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Polygig launches job board and freelance marketplace on Internet Computer

Polygig has launched a new job board and freelance marketplace on the Internet Computer, offering a platform where workers receive their full payout without...
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DaoDex launches governance-based token fair launch protocol on ICP

DaoDex has launched a governance-based token fair launch protocol on the Internet Computer, presenting an alternative approach to launching projects and distributing tokens. The protocol...
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Menese Protocol expands cross-chain access to ICP

Menese Protocol is highlighting its cross-chain pools as a way for users to move between ICP and assets held across other networks. The protocol says...
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ICPay promotes direct donations to Nepal flood relief fund

ICPay is directing users seeking to support relief efforts following the Nepal-Tibet floods to the Government of Nepal’s Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund, while...