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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PocketIC 9.0.1 Lets Devs Reuse State Without Losing Their Minds

Testing Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) canisters just got a whole lot smoother with the release of PocketIC server version 9.0.1. Developers using the Internet...
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ICVC Backs Loka in Its First Big Bet

The first investment from ICVC has landed, and it’s gone to a project tackling one of Bitcoin’s longest-running tensions—how to mine it better, smarter...
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‘ICP United’ Tunes into the Action on Spotify

The Internet Computer (ICP) community has picked up a new weekly habit: tuning into ICP United, now streaming on Spotify. Hosted by Kyle Stoflet...
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Slowing It Down: Dfinity Proposes Speed Bump for DAO Tweaks

A fresh proposal from Dfinity has stirred discussion across the Internet Computer community, particularly among those keeping close watch on the Social Network Service...
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Oisy Gets a Shine with Fresh Tweaks and Token Touch-Ups

Oisy’s latest release, v1.4.4, adds polish to the user experience with a focused set of interface updates and functionality fixes that reflect an eye...
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Bitomni and Omnity Forge Path to Revolutionise Bitcoin Gaming and DeFi

The Bitcoin ecosystem is rapidly expanding, with fresh opportunities emerging that go beyond its original use as a store of value. A new collaboration...