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...
Bitcoin
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BCOIN’s Green Boom: Europe’s First Bitcoin ETF Marches Ahead, While US...

In a groundbreaking move, Europe has welcomed its first spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) for Bitcoin on the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange, led by Jacobi...
Maria Irene

Asia’s Inaugural Bitcoin Ordinals Summit Takes Center Stage in Singapore’s Crypto...

September 12, 2023, will mark a significant milestone in the world of cryptocurrency, as Asia hosts its first-ever Bitcoin Ordinals Summit at the dazzling...
Maria Irene

Bitcade: A Pixelated Revolution! Earn, Play and Level Up with Bitcoin’s...

There’s a new player on the gaming block, and it’s ushering in a new era of digital fun with a nostalgic twist. Introducing OrdzGames,...
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‘Crypto bros can now pawn their stuff during the bear market’

Maria Irene Have you ever dreamed of trading a physical Rolex like a digital currency, borrowing against an art piece, or lending capital with a...
Maria Irene

Shiba Inu Teases Major Developments and Flaunts New Partnership with Bad...

As the Shiba Inu ecosystem gears up for significant advancements, the team unveils a partnership with Bad Idea AI. The community awaits eagerly for...
Maria Irene

No Strings Attached: THORChain’s New Lending Initiative Breaks the Chains!

THORChain, a decentralized liquidity network, is ushering in a new era of finance by introducing a ground-breaking lending program. With an emphasis on simplicity,...