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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Reinventing the NFT Wheel: How Tensor’s Superfans are More than Just...

Maria Irene In a digital landscape where owning a unique, cryptographically verified cat image can be as status-signaling as a Rolex, Solana's blockchain has its...
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The ABCs of BTC: El Salvador Takes Crypto Education to the...

While most of us remember learning about the basics of currency in school—what money is, how to count it, and maybe even some early...
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Atom-ic Boom! $ATOM’s Liquid Staking Module Set to Revolutionize DeFi on...

Maria Irene In just five days, the cryptocurrency world is set to witness another milestone with the launch of $ATOM's Liquid Staking Module (LSM). This...
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Grab Goes Crypto: How Southeast Asia’s Super-App is Steering a Ride...

In a surprising  move that signals the symbiosis between traditional tech services and burgeoning blockchain technologies, Grab—the ride-hailing super-app that has become almost synonymous...
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When Texas Heats Up, Even Bitcoin Miners Feel the Burn—And Cash...

Maria Irene As Texas swelters under soaring temperatures, the state's power grid is feeling the heat, pushing the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to...
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Apple’s Market Value Drops $200 Billion After China Bans Government Use...

In a stunning turn of events, tech giant Apple has seen its market value plummet by $200 billion over the past two days, primarily...