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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ICP-USD perpetuals go live on Plug with trading via Hyperliquid

ICP-USD perpetual contracts are now live on Plug, giving users a way to trade ICP derivatives through Hyperliquid without moving their assets away from...

Odin.fun prepares staking launch as locking feature nears release

Odin.fun is preparing to launch its new locking feature, with the platform saying the release could go live by early next week at the...

funnAI launches one-click top-up for all mAIners with 50% bonus cycles

funnAI has launched a new “Top up all mAIners” feature, allowing users to replenish their entire mAIner fleet with a single click. Previously, users managing...

Bitcoin lending models take different approaches to collateral and risk

Bitcoin-backed lending may offer the same basic proposition, access to liquidity without selling BTC, but the way collateral is controlled can vary widely. Multisignature arrangements,...
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Runestone Rises: Record-Breaking NFT Inscription Sparks Crypto Frenzy

The Runestone, an unprecedented feat in the realm of blockchain inscriptions, has sparked a frenzy in the crypto world. NFT historian Leonidas unveiled the...
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Burnt Banksy Unveils XION’s Mainnet

Burnt Banksy's latest revelation stunned the crypto world as he unveiled XION's mainnet, heralding it as the pioneering blockchain geared for mainstream adoption. Distinctively,...
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Uniswap’s UNI Token Soars: Rallying to New Heights Ahead of Fee...

The cryptocurrency market is no stranger to volatility, but even by its standards, the recent surge in Uniswap's UNI token price is turning heads....
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Spain Puts the Brakes on Worldcoin: A Blink at Privacy Concerns

In an unfolding narrative that captures the tension between technological innovation and privacy rights, Spain has emerged as a significant checkpoint. The country's data...
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Fetch.ai Unleashes $100 Million Wave: Charting New AI Frontiers on the...

In an industry where innovation is as much about the leaps of technology as it is about the funds fueling these advancements, Fetch.ai has...
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Solana’s Meme Coin Frenzy: From Canine Companions to Political Parodies

The recent surge in Solana's meme coin landscape represents a fascinating twist in the cryptocurrency world. With tokens like Dogwifhat (WIF) and Bonk (BONK)...