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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Bitcoin’s Roller Coaster Ride Shakes the Market

As the digital currency market once again demonstrated its trademark unpredictability, Bitcoin, the pioneering cryptocurrency, recently took its enthusiasts and investors on a whirlwind...
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Forging the Future of Decentralized AI: ELNA’s Vision of Community-Driven Innovation

In a compelling conversation with the ELNA team, Maria Irene delved into the transformative potential of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology. ELNA's...
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Grayscale’s Bitcoin Drain Continues Unabated

Grayscale, the world's largest crypto asset manager, finds itself in the midst of a relentless Bitcoin exodus. Since mid-January, nearly 33% of its Bitcoin...
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Orange Domains: Uniting Web3 Digital Identities with Trust Machines

Trust Machines, a key player in Bitcoin projects such as layer-2 Stacks, has embarked on a groundbreaking venture with the publicly traded company Tucows....
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Solana’s Surge: A Bright Horizon in Crypto Investment

As the digital asset landscape continues to expand, Solana emerges as a beacon for investors navigating the complex waters of cryptocurrency. This blockchain platform,...
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Ethereal Artistry: CryptoPunk NFT Fetches $16 Million in Ethereum Splurge

The digital art and collectible sphere once again captured global attention as a rare alien CryptoPunk NFT changed hands for a staggering $16 million...