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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Dominic Williams highlights fully on-chain exchange model

DFINITY founder Dominic Williams has highlighted the idea of an open-source order book exchange that operates entirely on-chain, pointing to the potential of blockchain...

Dom Wallet explores self-drawing Bitcoin Bitmaps

Dom Wallet has highlighted a recent development in Bitcoin Bitmap technology that could allow an inscription to build an accurate representation of a block...

Odin.fun outlines locking, staking and V2 migration plans

Odin.fun has provided an update on its roadmap, covering token locking, staking, the planned migration from V1 to V2 and security measures introduced following...

ICPanda explores AI control and human freedom in new sci-fi story

ICPanda has released a new science fiction story exploring the question of whether an artificial superintelligence should have the authority to determine humanity's future. Titled...
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Generative AI Reshapes Argentine Presidential Election: A Paradigm Shift with Ethical...

In a stunning turn of events during the recent Argentine presidential election, the ascent of Javier Milei to the presidency not only showcased astute...
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New Zealand Launches NZDD Stablecoin in Collaboration with Easy Crypto and...

A new stablecoin pegged to the New Zealand dollar, NZDD, has been launched through a strategic partnership between New Zealand-based crypto exchange Easy Crypto...
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CZ’s New Chapter: Blockchain, Web3, DeFi, AI, and biotech

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the charismatic and influential leader of Binance, announced his resignation as CEO of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. This move marks...
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DeFi Dilemma: ATO’s Tax Tango with Token Wrapping and Lending

Australia's cryptocurrency community faces a pivotal moment as the Australian Tax Office (ATO) updates its stance on Decentralised Finance (DeFi) and the wrapping of...
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Bitcoin’s Transaction Fees Surge Past Ethereum Amidst Ordinals Protocol Frenzy

Bitcoin has overtaken Ethereum in average daily transaction fees, fueled by a surge in Ordinals-related activity on the Bitcoin network. According to BitInfoChart data...
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ELNA’s Balancing Act: Crafting a Dual-Token Economy in the AI and...

Navigating through the dynamic world of AI and blockchain technology, ELNA distinguishes itself with its unique and forward-thinking approach to tokenomics. Leveraging the capabilities...