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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Canister Lab

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 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,...
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Regulatory Storm Brews: Celsius and Former CEO Face CFTC Battle Over...

  Celsius, the crypto lending platform that recently faced bankruptcy, and its former CEO, Alex Mashinsky, may soon find themselves entangled in a legal battle...