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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Crypto Calms the Crime Waves: An In-depth Review of the Chainalysis...

The cryptocurrency industry's mid-year report by Chainalysis offers a refreshingly positive outlook, with the grim shadow of criminality shrinking by 65% in the first...
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Cultural Codes: How Ordinals Are Rebranding Bitcoin

Maria Irene If Bitcoin is the prodigious breakthrough in money, its ingenious offshoot—Bitcoin Ordinals—is crafting a cultural renaissance. With Unisat and others breaking ground, we're...
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Anthropic Unveils Claude 2: A Public-Facing AI Chatbot with Enhanced Capabilities

San Francisco-based AI lab Anthropic has taken the generative AI sector by storm once again with the release of Claude 2, the latest version...
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Litecoin Halving: Cutting Rewards to Double Wins – A Twist in...

In the parallel universe of cryptocurrencies, Litecoin stands as a stalwart player, often called the silver to Bitcoin's gold. Established in 2011 by former...
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Litecoin Halving Triggers Price Surge

Litecoin (LTC), a proof-of-work digital currency, is gaining momentum as it nears its upcoming "halvening" event, scheduled for August 1, 2023, causing Bitcoin investors...
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Crypto Power Play: Unraveling Coinbase’s Surprising Surge, Vanguard’s Bitcoin Bet

As the world grapples with the ever-evolving crypto landscape, two stories have taken center stage, entangling financial giants, regulators, and leading crypto exchanges in...