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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Walking the Blockchain: Dior Steps into the Future with Ethereum-powered Sneakers

In a bold blend of high fashion and high technology, French fashion house Dior is stepping into the blockchain world with a new line...
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Mind Network Minds the Gap: Rakes in $2.5M Seed Funding for...

In a significant boost to its technological ambitions, Mind Network has secured a seed funding round of $2.5 million. The key investors in this...
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House of Cards? US House Chair Sounds Alarm Over SEC’s Spot...

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently sparked controversy by deeming spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) filings by financial giants such as BlackRock...
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Dreaming of Becoming a SHIB Millionaire? Here’s the Current Price Ticket!

As the world continues to be captivated by the rise of meme coins, many have begun to wonder: what would it take to become...
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Ready for Takeoff: SHIB, BTC, ETH Now Boarding 600 Airlines Through...

In an unprecedented move that further bridges the gap between cryptocurrencies and everyday life, holders of Shiba Inu (SHIB), Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH)...
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Ripple vs SEC: A Legal Drama’s Finale Foreseen by Top Lawyer

In the ongoing high-stakes legal battle between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs, a top lawyer has...