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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Canister Lab

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...
Real Estate
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A Hard Look at Unsettling Truths: US Housing Facts Reveal a...

In the land of opportunity, the American Dream has often been symbolized by homeownership. But are the stars aligning for the average American, or...
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From YouTube Stars to NBA Players: Friend.tech, the Crypto Sensation Everyone’s...

Maria Irene This past weekend, the crypto world was set ablaze by the sudden rise of Friend.tech. The platform has gathered attention and traction at...
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The Phisherman’s Friend: A Cautionary Tale of Missteps and Redemption in...

Maria Irene In the early hours of this morning, a seemingly mundane decision led to a startling discovery that could have resulted in a catastrophic...
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Shiba Inu Airdrop Marks the Dawn of a New Era with...

In a revolutionary development, the Shiba Inu community has announced the commencement of the Shiba Inu Airdrop, riding on the coattails of the recent...
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From Stream Swaps to Lending: ThorChain’s Thunderous Ascent

Maria Irene ThorChain has finally emerged, so it seems. A decentralized protocol designed to facilitate seamless swaps between various crypto assets, ThorChain has been making...
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DRiP’s Teaser: A Splash or a Tsunami? Vibhu’s Cryptic Wave Keeps...

Maria Irene Just a week after DRiP's celebrated seed fund round, securing an impressive $3 million, the Solana NFT platform's founder, Vibhu, has decided to...