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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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...
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Rupees in a Rumble? Peter Brandt Charts a Course through Stormy...

Maria Irene Veteran trader Peter Brandt, renowned for his notable presence in the Market Wizard Series and his expertise as a chartist and swing trader...
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BlackRock and the Desert Dance: A Wall Street Oasis or Mirage?

The complex web of global business and political connections spins intriguing designs, illuminated by the nuanced partnership between BlackRock, America's financial juggernaut, and Saudi...
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The Bitcoin Ballet: Leaping into the Future with the Exchange-Traded Dance...

A fresh narrative is unfolding in the world of cryptocurrencies: the chase for a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). This innovative avenue of investment harbors...
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Quenching the Thirst for Innovation: DRiP Raises $3 Million to “DRiP”...

DRiP, a prominent NFT platform operating on Solana's blockchain, is celebrating a triumphant $3 million seed round funding. Renowned for providing NFT artists with...
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From Foe to Friend: How Solana Turned a Critic into a...

Maria Irene Discussions around Layer 1 (L1) and Layer 2 (L2) scaling solutions have taken center stage once again with the launch of BASE. Security,...
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CZ playing Cat and Mouse with US Regulators: MartyParty

Maria Irene There are no secrets in the crypto space, just information waiting to be discovered. That's the impression one might get when diving into the...