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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The Jar of DOM reopens with a new on-chain season

The Jar of DOM has reopened for a new season, giving DOM Wallet users another on-chain game built around ICP staking, DOM burns and...

KeyMesh explores confidential and verifiable external compute on ICP

A new experimental project called KeyMesh is exploring whether the Internet Computer can coordinate external computing resources while giving users stronger guarantees around privacy,...

ICPay aims to simplify crypto transfers with username-based handles

Sending cryptocurrency can involve copying and pasting long wallet addresses, a process that can be inconvenient and increases the risk of entering the wrong...

Expired bob.fun domain raises Internet Identity security concerns for users

Users of the ICP-based bob.fun applications have been warned against accessing the services through their former web domains after the bob.fun domain stopped serving...
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Dreaming of Becoming a SHIB Millionaire? Here’s the Current Price Ticket!

As the world continues to be captivated by the rise of meme coins, many have begun to wonder: what would it take to become...
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Ready for Takeoff: SHIB, BTC, ETH Now Boarding 600 Airlines Through...

In an unprecedented move that further bridges the gap between cryptocurrencies and everyday life, holders of Shiba Inu (SHIB), Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH)...
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Ripple vs SEC: A Legal Drama’s Finale Foreseen by Top Lawyer

In the ongoing high-stakes legal battle between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs, a top lawyer has...
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ENS Gears Up for Layer 2: Ethereum’s Naming Service is Scaling...

In an exciting development for the Ethereum ecosystem, the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) has announced it is preparing for a Layer 2 expansion. This...
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Vodafone Dials Up Cardano for its NFT Venture: ADA Takes a...

In a significant vote of confidence for the Cardano network, Vodafone Germany has announced it is using Cardano's native token, ADA, for its Non-Fungible...
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Litecoin Takes the Loonie Leap: Canada Greenlights Unlimited LTC Trading

As cryptocurrency continues to expand its footprint globally, Canada is setting the pace in the North American region. The country's regulators have given the...