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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Alpha — Reimagining the Social Token Scene on Bitcoin

Maria Irene In a mere 48 hours, the Bitcoin ecosystem received a significant boost in creativity. Meet Alpha, a bold initiative that emerged with a...
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Zodia Custody, Standard Chartered’s Crypto Arm, Introduces Staking Service to Unlock...

Zodia Custody, the crypto-focused subsidiary of the renowned British multinational bank Standard Chartered, is set to offer a groundbreaking staking service, allowing its clients...
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Labs Shuffles the Deck: Putting a New Spin on DAO Team...

Big changes are happening at PIVX Labs, the decentralized organization we've all been keeping an eye on. JSKitty, a central member of Labs, has...
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Treasury Tornado: Riding the Upsurge of Unprecedented Treasury Yields

Maria Irene In the world of finance, nothing is constant—except perhaps, change itself. And change is precisely what we're witnessing in the arena of U.S....
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Coinbase Puts Its Crypto Where Its Mouth Is: 52 Million Americans...

Coinbase, one of the biggest names in the crypto world, has thrown down the gauntlet. With research indicating that a staggering 87% of Americans...
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Inflation’s Boomerang Effect: Why Premature Cheers End in Tears

Maria Irene Inflation is a curious beast. It lurks in the corners of global economies, springing forth when least expected, leaving policymakers scrambling to tame...