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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Swiping into the Sunset: Credit Debts Climb as Economists Eye Inflation...

Maria Irene The ticker tape of the global economy is abuzz with alarming statistics—credit card debt in the US surging by $48 billion in the...
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The Electric Slide: A Tesla Tale of Depreciation and Market Dynamics

In 2022, a Tesla Model Y Long Range came with a price tag of $66,990 and a promise of futuristic gains — from joining...
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Binance Sparks Trading Frenzy with Zero-Fee Ordinals Listing

Binance's latest announcement to list Ordinals (ORDI) has roused the crypto community. The leading cryptocurrency exchange has not only marked ORDI's debut on its...
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Ava Labs Announces Staff Reduction of 12% to Optimize Resource Allocation

Ava Labs, the team behind the Avalanche Blockchain, has recently undergone a significant workforce reduction, laying off 12% of its employees. The move, confirmed...
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U.S. Lawmaker Proposes Slashing SEC Chair’s Salary to $1 in Ambitious...

In a bold and unprecedented move, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett has proposed an amendment to the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) bill that...
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OpenAI Introduces Copyright Shield to Protect Business-tier ChatGPT Users

In a groundbreaking move, OpenAI has unveiled a new initiative called Copyright Shield, pledging to cover the legal costs for users of its business-tier...