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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A Surging 10-Year Treasury Yield is Knocking on Crypto’s Door: Will...

In the world of financial markets, a dramatic swing in 10-year US Treasury yields can be likened to a proverbial earthquake, sending ripples across...
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The PIVX Superblock Report, Ep 6: A Tale of New Beginnings,...

Maria Irene PIVX Labs published The Superblock Report, Episode 6 on 18 September. The community was given a thorough update on what's new and noteworthy...
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Picture This: DALL·E 3 Transforms Your Whimsical Whispers into Vivid Visions!

Imagine a world where your wildest creative whims can be translated into vivid images at the snap of your fingers—or rather, the stroke of...
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UniSat’s BRC20-Swap Teaser: For Those Who Can’t Wait Until Tuesday

Maria Irene It's a bustling week for the crypto world as UniSat prepares to roll out its brc20-swap for an early public testing phase on...
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Are We Living in Housing Bubble 2.0? Nick Gerli Says ‘Burst...

Maria Irene When Nick Gerli, CEO of Reventure Consulting and Reventure App, took to X to express his concerns about the current state of the...
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Swap ‘Til You Drop: Hive Keychain Unleashes the Beta of its...

Maria Irene In the rapidly changing landscape of blockchain innovation, some OGs stay focused and continue to invent, cutting through the noise without distraction—enter Hive...