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...
BRC-20
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UniSat’s BRC 20-swap: Betting Big on 14 Digital Assets, but It’s...

BRC20-Swap, UniSat's newly launched service, aims to add value to the BRC20 ecosystem but is not without its quirks. Set to operate initially in...
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From Chuckles to Cha-Ching: How Memeland is Rewriting the Meme Economy...

If memes are the language of the internet, then Memeland is about to become its central bank. With the MEME coin scheduled for listing...
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The ICP Rollercoaster: Zooming in on Inflation, Rewards, and a Bucket...

By now, you've probably heard of Internet Computer (ICP), the blockchain project that shot to fame faster than a rocket at a space launch....
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The Power of Unity: How a Surge in Masternodes is Energising...

Maria Irene PIVX is a name that's often accompanied by a series of impressive adjectives: fast, cheap, shielded, and most importantly, secure. A major reason...
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The Sizzle and Buzz: PIVX’s Recipe Contest Cooks Up A Global...

It's a wrap—or perhaps better said, it's a dish served hot and spicy! Due to overwhelming participation and engagement, PIVX's culinary contest was so...
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Bored Ape Yacht Club Secures $1.5 Million Win in Landmark Legal...

In a significant legal triumph for Yuga Labs, the creators of the renowned Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), a U.S. District Judge in California...