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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Aussie Gamers Miss Out as Binance Unveils PORTAL on Lauchpool

Binance has introduced Portal (PORTAL), marking its 47th project on the Binance Launchpool. This cross-chain gaming platform, designed to bridge various blockchain networks, aims...
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AMD and Wormhole Forge Path for Seamless Blockchain Interactions

Amidst the burgeoning landscape of blockchain and cryptocurrency, a collaborative venture emerges between AMD and the Wormhole ecosystem, setting a new standard for blockchain...
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Chainway Labs Secures $2.7M to Pioneer Bitcoin’s Zero-Knowledge Expansion

With a fresh injection of $2.7 million in seed funding, Chainway Labs is setting the stage for a groundbreaking development in the Bitcoin ecosystem...
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ELNA SNS DAO: A New Era in Decentralized Governance Emerges

ELNA SNS DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization, is on the verge of its much-anticipated debut. With the acceptance of the proposal, the wheels are...
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Australian Retail Interest in Bitcoin Rises Following US ETF Approval

Australian retail interest in Bitcoin has seen a significant uptick following the recent approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States....
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Guardian Gears Up: MetaMask Bolsters Blockchain Security with Real-Time Alerts

The digital frontier is a playground for innovation and a battlefield for security. As users traverse this landscape, they are often met with unseen...