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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Toshi: The Feline-Inspired Meme Coin Making Waves Ahead of Coinbase Base...

Base, the highly anticipated blockchain project developed by leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, is set to launch next week, and the cryptocurrency community is already...
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Coinbase Partners with Tech Titans Coca-Cola and Atari for “Onchain Summer”...

Coinbase, a trailblazer in the cryptocurrency space, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with a lineup of tech giants, including household names like Coca-Cola and...
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A Bizarre Trip Down the Blockchain Rabbit Hole and The Lemon...

Maria Irene The journey into the Bitcoin mines is a whimsical adventure into a part of the digital world where algorithms reign and numbers hold...
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Messages from the Mines, Unearths Hidden Gems from the Bitcoin Blockchain

Maria Irene In a thrilling development for the Bitcoin and Bitmap worlds, a new application, dubbed Messages from the Mines (MFTM), aims to illuminate the...
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Amazon Prime Joins NFT Frenzy with Exclusive Offerings for Polygon Game...

In a dynamic convergence of digital entertainment and blockchain innovation, Amazon Prime, the household name synonymous with retail prowess, has ventured into the world...
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Direxion Enters Crypto ETF Arena with Bitcoin and Ether Futures Fund...

In a swift and calculated stride, traditional finance juggernaut Direxion has cast its hat into the burgeoning ring of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This...