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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Dominic Williams highlights fully on-chain exchange model

DFINITY founder Dominic Williams has highlighted the idea of an open-source order book exchange that operates entirely on-chain, pointing to the potential of blockchain...

Dom Wallet explores self-drawing Bitcoin Bitmaps

Dom Wallet has highlighted a recent development in Bitcoin Bitmap technology that could allow an inscription to build an accurate representation of a block...

Odin.fun outlines locking, staking and V2 migration plans

Odin.fun has provided an update on its roadmap, covering token locking, staking, the planned migration from V1 to V2 and security measures introduced following...

ICPanda explores AI control and human freedom in new sci-fi story

ICPanda has released a new science fiction story exploring the question of whether an artificial superintelligence should have the authority to determine humanity's future. Titled...
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Amazon Partners with Immutable to Simplify Launch of Crypto Games

Crypto firm Immutable has teamed up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to revolutionize infrastructure solutions for the crypto gaming industry. The collaboration, announced on...
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A Sats-Fueled Ride: UniSat’s brc20-swap Mainnet Launch to Break New Ground...

The brc20-swap module by UniSat, a project that's been percolating excitement in the cryptocurrency community, is gearing up for a mainnet launch. The dates...
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Bitcoin Hovers Above $27.5K Amidst Middle East Tensions; Crypto Bulls Face...

The persistent conflict in the Middle East has cast a shadow over the cryptocurrency market, with bitcoin hovering just above the crucial $27,500 support...
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Wirex Ditches the Training Wheels: CryptoCredit Bridge Defies the Bear Market...

In an industry where bear markets often signal retrenchment and cautious maneuvering, Wirex has been an outlier. Bucking the trend, the company has introduced...
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Cryptocurrency Community Raises Concerns Over $1.6 Million CrypToadz NFT Sale Linked...

In a surprising turn of events, a CrypToadz NFT, designated as #4030, has been sold for a staggering $1.6 million in Ethereum on the...
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Star Atlas’ Cosmic Metrics Leave Us Starstruck: Here’s Why You Should...

In the fast-paced world of blockchain technology, it's not easy to stand out, especially when the space is as crowded as a galaxy full...