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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Vodafone Dials Up Cardano for its NFT Venture: ADA Takes a...

In a significant vote of confidence for the Cardano network, Vodafone Germany has announced it is using Cardano's native token, ADA, for its Non-Fungible...
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Litecoin Takes the Loonie Leap: Canada Greenlights Unlimited LTC Trading

As cryptocurrency continues to expand its footprint globally, Canada is setting the pace in the North American region. The country's regulators have given the...
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The Dialectic of Digital: An Elon Musk Tweet and the Material...

Maria Irene In the relentless march of historical materialism, we find ourselves at the intersection of technology and capital, where the forces of production have...
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Through the Vaynerchuk Glass: A Kafkaesque Dive into the Future of...

Maria Irene In a world as varied and diverse as ours, the realm of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) appears as a new species of insect, much...
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Louis Vuitton’s High-Fashion Hideaway: A $42,000 NFT Trunk for the Chic...

Maria Irene In a world where cryptocurrencies are as commonplace as cash and credit, Louis Vuitton is taking a step further, merging the realms of...
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Checkmate to Chains: A Brazilian Chess Tournament Castles into the Cryptoverse

Maria Irene In the sun-dappled city squares of Brazil, a sport as old as civilization itself has been quietly undergoing a revolution. The grandmasters behind...