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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Canister Lab

Liquidium and Ledn offer different ways to borrow against Bitcoin

Bitcoin holders looking to access funds without selling their BTC can consider different lending models, with Liquidium and Ledn taking notably different approaches. Liquidium offers...

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...
Solana
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“Ethereum Is Awesome,” Says Solana Co-Founder Amid Planned MakerDAO Migration

MakerDAO Contemplates Move to Solana, Ignites Crypto Community Debate The MakerDAO community is abuzz with speculation as co-founder Rune Christensen dropped a bombshell on Twitter,...
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Bitcoin and AI: A Dynamic Duo Reshaping the Digital Asset Industry

Two technological breakthroughs, Bitcoin and Artificial Intelligence (AI), have forged an unprecedented partnership, poised to redefine user experiences and disrupt traditional industry norms. Artificial Intelligence...
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From Zero to Minted: SATS Nears Full Circle at 73% and...

Maria Irene SATS is setting an example that's hard to ignore. The coin has now reached an impressive 73% mint out of its total supply,...
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The Debt, Despair, and Digital Divide: Macro Economist Raoul Pal Sounds...

Maria Irene Macro Economist Raoul Pal, a Solana enthusiast and well-known voice in the finance community, recently took to social media to share his thoughts,...
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Alipay+ Breaks Into the Middle East: launches in Saudi Arabia

In a move that underscores its ambition to penetrate new markets, Alipay+ Payment Tech announced its participation in Seamless Saudi Arabia 2023, taking place...
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CyberConnect V3: The Dawn of Web3 Social Renaissance

The internet, once hailed as a democratizing force, has lately come under fire for perpetuating centralized control over social interactions. Traditional social media platforms...