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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Ripple and Axelar: Bridging Blockchain Worlds for Enhanced Interoperability

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the quest for seamless interoperability between disparate blockchain networks has emerged as a critical challenge for developers,...
Maria Irene

Digital Dollar Dilemma: Senators Challenge Biden’s CBDC Vision

A wave of skepticism has swept through the corridors of power in Washington as a group of US senators boldly steps forward to challenge...
Maria Irene

Blast’s TVL Surpasses $2.1 Billion Mark Ahead of Mainnet Launch

Ethereum's layer-2 network Blast has surged past the $2.1 billion mark in total value locked (TVL), signaling a remarkable milestone just days ahead of...
Maria Irene

Runestone’s Unconventional Journey: A Bitcoin Ordinals Tale

Runestone, an intriguing Bitcoin Ordinals venture led by the enigmatic NFT historian and Ordinals aficionado, Leonidas, is on the brink of unleashing its inaugural...
Maria Irene

MicroStrategy’s Bold Bitcoin Bet: $155 Million for 3,000 More BTC

Amid fluctuating markets and unpredictable economic forecasts, MicroStrategy has once again made headlines with its audacious move in the cryptocurrency space. The firm, already...
Maria Irene

Frax Finance Unveils Sharing is Earning: A Revenue Revolution in Crypto

At the heart of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, a fresh narrative unfolds as Frax Finance gears up to introduce a groundbreaking revenue sharing initiative. This...