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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From Nakamigos to Pixel Pioneers: Watchlists Become the New Popularity Contest...

In the frenetic universe of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), where digital artworks trade hands like hot cakes, the question of which collections are leading the...
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Is Bankless Betting Big on Coinbase’s Base Token, or Are We...

In a recent eyebrow-raising move, Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal seemed to pivot from the company's earlier stance of token ambiguity. Grewal revealed...
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SCC Holders, Rejoice: Free Nodes and Zero-Fee Trading Are Just the...

If you've been following StakeCube Coin (SCC), you might want to sit up and take notice. The company has just released a new rewards...
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Busan, South Korea, Plans to Launch Blockchain-Powered Digital Asset Exchange This...

The city of Busan in South Korea has revealed its ambitious plan to roll out a blockchain-powered digital asset trading platform within the year....
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Fond Farewell to Ethereum Toolkits: Truffle and Ganache Ride into the...

Ethereum's vibrant developer community is currently witnessing a poignant moment in its history as ConsenSys, a leading blockchain software company, announces the retirement of...
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When Grunge Meets Algorithms: Nirvana’s Undiscovered Tunes Take a Byte of...

The confluence of classic grunge music and cutting-edge artificial intelligence may seem like an unlikely mashup, but Krist Novoselic, the bassist for the seminal...