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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MULTI/DEX handles liquidations as ICP prices rise

MULTI/DEX on the Internet Computer is operating smoothly as rising ICP prices trigger short liquidations, according to Dominic Williams, founder of DFINITY. Williams said 5%...

DVINITY DAO enters beta with public NNS neuron

The DVINITY DAO has entered beta, with its public NNS neuron now live and plans to fund it with 1,500 ICP as the project...

ICPanda DAO unveils new digital sovereignty plan

ICPanda DAO has proposed a new whitepaper that sets out a broader direction for the project, moving it from its origins as a meme...

Pakistan puts government apps on Internet Computer

Pakistan’s adoption of Internet Computer infrastructure has moved from planning to live government applications, according to a new update from DFINITY Chief Business Officer...
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Binance Bows Out: Nigeria’s Crypto Community Braces for Change

The departure of Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, from Nigeria marks a significant turning point for the nation's burgeoning crypto community....
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Bitcoin’s Halving Hype: Will It Catapult to $240,000?

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting Bitcoin's next halving event, scheduled for April 2024. This event, occurring approximately every four years, is a significant moment...
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Federal Reserve Chair Denies Imminent Launch of Central Bank Digital Currency

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell quashed any speculation about the imminent launch of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the United States during...
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LAVA: A Fiery Solution to Decentralized Finance’s Impermanent Loss

In a major move for DeFi, LAVA has officially launched its lending market platform, aiming to revolutionize liquidity provision. As the first global platform...
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Sony’s Patent Application Hints at Gaming Industry’s Shift Towards NFTs

Tech giant Sony, renowned for its PlayStation gaming console, has recently unveiled a patent application that sheds light on the concept of "super-fungible tokens"...
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Bukele’s Bitcoin Banter: El Salvador’s President Laughs Off Critic’s Legal Woes

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele recently found humor in an unexpected place—the legal troubles of Senator Bob Menendez, a vocal critic of his country's...