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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Ordinals Set to Tip the Scales in NFT Market

A new powerhouse is emerging in the NFT space: Bitcoin's native Ordinals. According to recent data from Crypto Slam, these Bitcoin NFTs are on...
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Binance Faces Executive Departures Amidst DOJ Investigations: Changpeng Zhao Calls News...

In recent developments, Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, has witnessed the departure of key executives, raising concerns about the company's handling of ongoing investigations...
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Unleashing the Mammoths: The AI Guru’s Journey Into the Wilds of...

From tech pioneer to genetic trailblazer, Ben Lamm is an entrepreneur with an unusual career trajectory. He gained acclaim as a software maven, founding...
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Bitmapping the Future: Foxxi’s Innovative Leap into the Bitcoin Metaverse

Get ready to enter a dynamic, immersive universe where social interaction meets digital artistry in the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Welcome to Foxxi,...
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A Tale of Three Crises: Housing, Construction, and Rent – Australia’s...

Maria Irene In a nation known for its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and great climate, Australia is now grappling with a less-than-glamorous reality: an escalating...
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Trac-ing the Future: How a Tiny Decentralized Indexer is Tracing Big...

Maria Irene There's a new contender taking the decentralized world by storm and its name is Trac. As a rising leader in the Ordinals space,...