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...
Artificial Intelligence
Maria Irene

OpenAI Introduces Copyright Shield to Protect Business-tier ChatGPT Users

In a groundbreaking move, OpenAI has unveiled a new initiative called Copyright Shield, pledging to cover the legal costs for users of its business-tier...
Maria Irene

RBA at a Policy Crossroads: Will Inflation Slip Prompt a Strategy...

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is on the verge of a strategic about-face as the latest inflation figures suggest an unexpected lull in...
Maria Irene

Blockchain Ventures: Funding Highlights in Private Accounts, Tokenization, and Healthcare Infrastructure...

In the midst of a bear market for the crypto industry, blockchain-based startups continue to secure venture capital funding, with a focus on projects...
Maria Irene

Solana’s Shadow Storage Redefines File Sharing

In an era where digital ownership and privacy are becoming as crucial as the data itself, a new service emerges on the horizon of...
Maria Irene

Venus and Curve join forces: A leap into the next era...

In a groundbreaking announcement that could reshape the landscape of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Michael Egorov, the visionary behind Curve Finance, has proposed a strategic...
Maria Irene

Bitmap Inches Towards Digital Dominance, Challenging Sandbox’s Reign

A new contender is making waves, drawing closer to unseating the dominant force of The Sandbox in the metaverse ecosystem. Bitmap's ascent is as...