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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Dom Wallet adds Silk Road exhibit exploring Bitcoin, crime and state power

Dom Wallet has added a new exhibit to its Ruins wing examining the history of Silk Road and its wider impact on Bitcoin, law...

Liquidium launches Robinhood Chain NFT lending in open beta

Liquidium.WTF has launched its NFT lending service on Robinhood Chain in open beta, giving holders of selected Robinhood NFTs the option to borrow crypto...

ICPay adds new tools for simpler canister management

ICPay has launched a new set of canister management tools aimed at making it easier for Internet Computer users to control and maintain their...

Crypto ETFs record sixth straight week of inflows

Crypto exchange-traded funds recorded another week of net inflows, extending their positive run to six consecutive weeks as investor demand for digital assets shows...
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Fond Farewell to Ethereum Toolkits: Truffle and Ganache Ride into the...

Ethereum's vibrant developer community is currently witnessing a poignant moment in its history as ConsenSys, a leading blockchain software company, announces the retirement of...
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When Grunge Meets Algorithms: Nirvana’s Undiscovered Tunes Take a Byte of...

The confluence of classic grunge music and cutting-edge artificial intelligence may seem like an unlikely mashup, but Krist Novoselic, the bassist for the seminal...
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A Surging 10-Year Treasury Yield is Knocking on Crypto’s Door: Will...

In the world of financial markets, a dramatic swing in 10-year US Treasury yields can be likened to a proverbial earthquake, sending ripples across...
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The PIVX Superblock Report, Ep 6: A Tale of New Beginnings,...

Maria Irene PIVX Labs published The Superblock Report, Episode 6 on 18 September. The community was given a thorough update on what's new and noteworthy...
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Picture This: DALL·E 3 Transforms Your Whimsical Whispers into Vivid Visions!

Imagine a world where your wildest creative whims can be translated into vivid images at the snap of your fingers—or rather, the stroke of...
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UniSat’s BRC20-Swap Teaser: For Those Who Can’t Wait Until Tuesday

Maria Irene It's a bustling week for the crypto world as UniSat prepares to roll out its brc20-swap for an early public testing phase on...