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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Rabbithole launches encrypted file vault on the Internet Computer

Rabbithole has launched an early version of a sovereign encrypted file vault on the Internet Computer, with the project focused on giving users greater...

ICPay Cloud uses on-chain storage for decentralised file management

Most blockchain networks store transaction records or hashes on-chain while relying on external cloud services to hold the underlying files. ICPay Cloud is taking...

Rumi Protocol launches ckDOGE mint and redemption frontend

Rumi Protocol has introduced a new frontend that allows users to mint and redeem ckDOGE, giving the community a simpler way to move between...

Dominic Williams warns blockchains over undersea cable disruption risks

Dominic Williams has urged blockchain projects to assess how they would cope with disruptions to global internet connectivity, following reports that Russian vessels were...
Gaming
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Game ON! Solana’s Playful Revolution in Blockchain and NFTs

As the world of blockchain and NFTs continues to evolve, one player is staking a claim in the gaming space with a significant shift...
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Ethereum Turns Eight: CZ Shares a Touching Throwback

Maria Irene In a heartfelt social media post on 30 July, Changpeng Zhao, the founder and CEO of Binance, acknowledged the 8th anniversary of Ethereum,...
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OnTweet Revolutionizes Crypto Transactions: Simplified Sending via Twitter Handles Launched by...

In a groundbreaking development, Suku, a pioneering company in the blockchain space, has unveiled an innovative solution called OnTweet, enabling users to effortlessly send...
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Un-Bearable Market? Not for Smart Contracts! Q2 Surprises with Resilience and...

As the bear market roared and bared its teeth, the number of verified smart contracts across various blockchains refused to back down. Instead, they...
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AI Rings Up Change: Indian Telecom’s Dial Shifts to Efficiency

New Delhi - The Indian telecommunications industry is on the cusp of a remarkable transition fueled by the widespread incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI),...
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U.S. Senate Passes $886B Military Spending Bill with Groundbreaking Crypto AML...

In a landmark move, the U.S. Senate passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on 27 July evening, with a notable provision aimed...