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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Glenlivet’s 50-Year-Old Whiskey Collection Goes High-Tech with NFTs and AI

In a bold fusion of tradition and innovation, The Glenlivet, an esteemed distillery nestled in the heart of Scotland's Speyside, has unveiled its latest...
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Crypto Frenzy: $113,000 Gas Fee Spree Ends in Disappointment

In a jaw-dropping display of crypto exuberance, a user recently shelled out a staggering $113,000 in gas fees for what seemed like a golden...
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Ripple’s Strategic Leap: Acquiring Metaco and Fortress Trust

Ripple, the powerhouse behind the XRP cryptocurrency, recently made waves in the financial technology sector with two significant acquisitions: Metaco, a Swiss-based digital asset...
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NetMind Power Ignites Tech’s Future: Bridging AI and Blockchain

The intersection of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a speculative conversation about potential future advancements; it is the present, and...
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Bitfinity’s Bold Leap: Fusing Bitcoin and DeFi on the ICP Frontier

Bitcoin's journey into the DeFi space is set to experience a transformative shift, courtesy of Bitfinity's innovative approach. Emerging as the only Ethereum Virtual...
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Franklin Templeton Pursues Ethereum ETF Amidst Crypto Surge

Franklin Templeton has initiated the process for an Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), as per recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The asset...