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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Maria Irene

The Network State Conference: When Twitter Threads Become Real-Life Debates

The first-ever Network State Conference has successfully wrapped up, boasting more than a thousand in-person attendees and a speaker list that reads like a...
Maria Irene

Solana’s Sizzle: From Firedancers to GameShift, What You Missed at the...

In a day teeming with revelations and advancements, the Solana ecosystem flexed its tech muscles yet again, unveiling a range of new projects and...
Maria Irene

MetaMask and Blockaid Team Up to Guard Your Crypto Billions—No Snoopers...

This week marks a milestone in the crypto world. MetaMask, the go-to web3 platform developed by Consensys, and Blockaid, a leader in web3 security,...
Maria Irene

Avalanche’s October Snowfall: Devs Enroll, Coins Stable, and Gamers Score!

In a climate where the crypto industry seems to be hitting new milestones almost daily, Avalanche has managed to make its own splash. According...
Maria Irene

When Amsterdam Meets Web3: Day One Impressions from Solana Breakpoint 2023

Amsterdam, the city celebrated for its canals, bicycles, and historic charm, is playing host to the future of decentralization: Solana Breakpoint 2023. From October...
Maria Irene

The AI Ascension: Steve Ballmer’s Surging Wealth and its Ripple Effects

In a remarkable turn of events, former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is on the verge of a financial milestone that could reshape the hierarchy...