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...
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Unearthing Digital Gold: HIVE’s Plan to Trade Rare ‘Uncommon Sats’ Unleashes...

Maria Irene Seated on a handsome treasure of 'uncommon sats', HIVE Digital Technologies, one of the leading cryptocurrency miners, plans to start transactions in these...
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Solang’s Summer Debut: Ethereum’s Solidity Migrates to Solana, Shaking up the...

In a landmark move that bridges two major blockchain networks, Solana Labs has announced the launch of Solang, a unique compiler designed to usher...
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AI to the Moon: DexCheck Reinvents Crypto and NFT Analytics!

In the rapidly-evolving world of blockchain technology, one project is making waves for its cutting-edge use of AI to enhance trading experiences for the...
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Unleashing the Power of Web3: Andreessen Horowitz Executive Envisions a Paradigm...

In a compelling keynote speech delivered at the Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC), Sriram Krishnan, a partner at renowned venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z),...
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From Digital Dust to Legal Tender: A Journey through Bitcoin’s Highs,...

Imagine: it's the 18th of August, 2008. An unknown entity, a name without a face, registers a domain. Nothing more than a sequence of...
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Small But Mighty: U.K.’s Crypto Regulation Shuns Size for Compliance

In a recent development that emphasizes the growing importance of regulatory compliance in the crypto space, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reaffirmed...