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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Binance Labs’ Diamond Hunt: Picking the Rare Gems of Web3 Innovation

Binance Labs, the venture capital heavyweight and incubation stronghold of Binance, has rolled out the red carpet for the crème de la crème of...
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Ordinals Reimagined: Ethereum’s Ethscriptions Set to Revolutionize Digital Asset Creation and...

In the rapidly evolving world of digital assets and blockchain technology, innovators are constantly seeking new ways to stand out and redefine boundaries. Ethereum,...
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A Ripple of Hope for Ethereum? How a Lawsuit Could Turn...

In the world of cryptocurrency, where volatility is the norm, the legal battles can be as impactful as market forces. A case in point...
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Etherscan’s Code Reader: The Blockchain Detective with an AI Sidekick!

In the intricate world of blockchain, where transparency is prized yet complexity abounds, Etherscan has emerged as the compass guiding many Ethereum adventurers. Now,...
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David Hunter’s Market Soothsaying: The Surge, The Plunge, and The Hunt...

As the Chief Macro Strategist at Contrarian Macro Advisors, David Hunter has made some bold predictions for the year 2023. The renowned Wall Street...
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100,000 Bitmaps Later, Bitcoin’s Metaverse is the New Wild West of...

Maria Irene For the uninitiated, the Bitcoin blockchain might seem like a virtual goldmine, but it is also quickly becoming a treasure trove of digital...