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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Venus Protocol Pulls the Plug on BUSD Market

The Venus Protocol community has greenlit the first steps of a BUSD deprecation plan. This plan encompasses an audacious "Forced Liquidation" mechanism targeting the...
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Chamath Palihapitiya: The Man Who Sees Free Energy and a Multitrillion-Dollar...

Chamath Palihapitiya, the CEO of Social Capital, is no stranger to strong opinions and bold predictions. Recently, he weighed in on a subject that...
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Why Your Business Should Switch to Recurring Invoices Using PIVX

Cryptocurrencies have woven their magic on global financial systems, with numerous digital coins now challenging conventional payment structures. However, amidst the ten thousand digital...
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Nitro Nation World Tour: Racing into the Future with Deadmau5’s NFT...

Mythical Games, the mastermind behind NFL Rivals, unveils Nitro Nation World Tour, a groundbreaking mobile racing game featuring optional NFTs, shaking up the gaming...
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The Housing Market Tango: When Mortgage Rates Aren’t the Boogeyman

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market in America, you've probably heard the ubiquitous cry: “Mortgage rates are too high!” Well,...
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THORChain: Disrupting the DeFi Landscape with Thunderous Innovations

In DeFi world,  standing still is akin to moving backward. THORChain, a key player in this space, certainly appears to be heedful of this,...