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 Rollercoaster: Grayscale’s ETF Exodus Jolts Crypto Markets

Bitcoin experienced a dip of over 3% from its 24-hour high as investors in Grayscale’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) shed $598.9 million from...
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Solana’s Gaming Frontier: MixMob Locks in Stormtrooper NFTs

The digital realm is witnessing a groundbreaking convergence of gaming, blockchain, and popular culture, a narrative vividly captured by the recent development where MixMob,...
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Telegram’s TON Takes Off: Ad Revenue Sharing Sends Prices Soaring

Telegram's recent announcement to share ad revenue through its TON blockchain has sparked a frenzy in the crypto market, catapulting the TON token's value...
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Solana’s NFT Ecosystem Breaks the Bank: A $5 Billion Triumph

As the digital art and collectibles market continues to flourish, Solana's non-fungible token (NFT) platform has carved out a significant milestone, amassing an impressive...
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Marathon Digital Unveils Anduro: A Multichain Layer-2 Network for Bitcoin Scaling

Crypto mining powerhouse Marathon Digital ventures into new territory with the announcement of Anduro, a groundbreaking multichain layer-2 network aimed at accelerating Bitcoin development...
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Breath in, Art Out: Musée d’Orsay Unveils NFT Collection

At the intersection of traditional artistry and blockchain innovation lies the Musée d’Orsay's latest venture—a series of tokenized artworks born from experimentation and collaboration....