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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Dominic Williams highlights fully on-chain exchange model

DFINITY founder Dominic Williams has highlighted the idea of an open-source order book exchange that operates entirely on-chain, pointing to the potential of blockchain...

Dom Wallet explores self-drawing Bitcoin Bitmaps

Dom Wallet has highlighted a recent development in Bitcoin Bitmap technology that could allow an inscription to build an accurate representation of a block...

Odin.fun outlines locking, staking and V2 migration plans

Odin.fun has provided an update on its roadmap, covering token locking, staking, the planned migration from V1 to V2 and security measures introduced following...

ICPanda explores AI control and human freedom in new sci-fi story

ICPanda has released a new science fiction story exploring the question of whether an artificial superintelligence should have the authority to determine humanity's future. Titled...
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Bots, Blockchains, and Body Goals: The Surprising Intersection of AI and...

Maria Irene In an era where cryptocurrency reigns supreme and finance is becoming increasingly digital, an unexpected player emerges on the scene: chatbots. As springtime...
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Bit-coinfused? Inflation Sparks Fresh Debate on Bitcoin’s Real Bling!

Maria Irene In a quirky twist, recent posts on X platform have ignited a fresh debate around Bitcoin's valuation, especially when juxtaposed with 2017's top...
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Crypto Clampdown or Calculated Play? Australia’s Banking Shift on Cryptocurrencies

Maria Irene The Australian banking landscape is seemingly undergoing a déjà vu moment reminiscent of January 2018. During that period, a stark restriction saw crypto...
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Bitcoin: Not Just Digital Gold but a Green Catalyst, says KPMG

In a seminal report released by KPMG International Limited, a key pillar among the Big Four accounting firms, Bitcoin's inherent value and sustainability were...
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Tether’s Surging Holdings: An Ascension to the Top 11 Bitcoin Holders...

In a significant development that is poised to ignite both intrigue and speculation within the cryptocurrency landscape, stablecoin issuer Tether has ascended to become...
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ChainGPT V1 Gears Up For Launch: An AI-Powered ‘Swiss Army Knife’...

On August 10th, at 12PM (UTC), the most anticipated launch in the Web3 industry will finally be taking place. The all-new ChainGPT V1, loaded...