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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Pixel Power: Bitcoin NFTs Outshine Ethereum, NodeMonkes Spearheads Renaissance

Bitcoin's foray into the nonfungible token (NFT) market has witnessed a remarkable surge in recent days, with sales surpassing those of Ethereum over the...
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Robinhood Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Crypto: A New Chapter...

Robinhood's latest move to introduce new cryptocurrencies to its platform, coupled with the much-anticipated launch of its crypto wallet, has sent ripples through the...
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Bitcoin ETF Dominance: BlackRock and Fidelity Lead the Charge

The Bitcoin bonanza has taken a wild turn, with the spotlight now firmly fixed on two industry giants: BlackRock Inc.'s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT)...
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Musk and Dorsey Plug into the Sun: A Bright Future for...

The collaboration between Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey to establish a solar-powered Bitcoin mining facility in Texas has sparked considerable interest and debate within...
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Worldcoin’s Strategic Leap: Embracing Solana’s Ottr

The recent move by Worldcoin's developers to acquire Ottr, a digital wallet based on the Solana blockchain, marks a significant stride in the evolution...
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Bitcoin’s Secret Sauce: Layer-2s Fueling the Bull Run, Says Dan Held

As the cryptocurrency market rides the waves of a bull cycle, a key ingredient behind this surge is emerging: Bitcoin layer-2 solutions. Dan Held,...