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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Polygon Labs and SK Telecom Forge Dynamic Web3 Partnership, Empowering Innovation

In a strategic alignment that could redefine the landscape of digital innovation, blockchain powerhouse Polygon Labs has joined forces with South Korea's leading mobile...
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Shibarium: Shiba Inu’s Ethereum Layer-2 Blockchain Goes Live, Ushering a New...

In a resounding move, Shiba Inu has unveiled its much-anticipated Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain, Shibarium, officially launching it onto the mainnet. This momentous stride signals...
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Donald Trump’s Cryptocurrency Holdings and NFT Ventures: A Surprising Revelation

In a stunning twist, former U.S. President Donald Trump has been revealed to hold a substantial amount of Ethereum (ETH), with official documents shedding...
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Maquin’s Microscopic Marvels Splash into Drip Haus for a Legendary New...

Maria Irene Art and science intertwine like never before in the world of digital collectibles. A pioneer in the Drip Haus space, Maquin, known for...
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Bit the Sol! tBTC Links Up With Solana, Unleashing Bitcoin’s New...

Bitcoin wrapped with SOL marks a pivotal moment in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape as tBTC makes its groundbreaking debut on the Solana blockchain....
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Connecting the Past to the Present: How Nixon Shock Echoes in...

The Dawn of Nixon Shock: A Paradigm Shift in 1971 52 years ago, on a pivotal day in economic history, President Richard Nixon delivered the...