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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ICPay expands token support and promotes on-chain custody model

ICPay says more than 18 tokens have now been issued through its platform, with token creators able to refuel their token canisters directly through...

Internet Computer added to CF Web 3.0 Smart Contract Platforms Index

Internet Computer (ICP) has been added to the CF Web 3.0 Smart Contract Platforms Index as part of a correction to the index’s September...

BOOM DAO name change draws scrutiny over CHAI rebrand

BOOM DAO’s reported transition to a project called CHAI has drawn criticism within the Internet Computer community, with questions being raised about the project’s...

Menese Protocol seeks SNS support after a year of cross-chain development

Menese Protocol is seeking support for a proposal on the Internet Computer’s Service Nervous System (SNS), saying its cross-chain infrastructure has been operating in...
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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...
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AI Unchained: ELNA’s Decentralized Revolution in the Wake of Industry Shake-Ups

Technological advancements and corporate dramas have set the stage for a groundbreaking revolution in artificial intelligence (AI). This new wave is geared towards decentralizing...