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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Google to Update Advertising Policy for Cryptocurrency Coin Trusts

Google has announced plans to implement updates to its advertising policy for Cryptocurrency Coin Trusts starting January 29, 2024. Under the new policy, advertisers targeting...
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3D Printing Market Poised to Surpass $70 Billion by 2030, Transforming...

The 3D printing industry is on the brink of a significant expansion, with forecasts predicting a staggering value of over $70 billion by 2030....
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Solana’s Token Extensions: Pioneering Blockchain Innovation for Business Adoption

Solana Labs made waves in the blockchain world on Wednesday with the unveiling of its latest milestone: token extensions. This development marks a significant...
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Tesla Holds Firm: Bitcoin Holdings Unchanged in Q4 2023

In a crypto landscape marked by volatility and speculation, electric car manufacturer Tesla (TSLA) has held its ground, maintaining its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings throughout...
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Nvidia and NSF Forge $30 Million Partnership for Responsible AI Innovation

Nvidia, a global AI chip leader, and the United States National Science Foundation (NSF) have joined forces to launch the National Artificial Intelligence Research...
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Bridge Brawl: LayerZero’s Move Sparks Controversy for Lido’s StETH Bridge

Last October, LayerZero, a leading player in building interoperability infrastructure for blockchains, introduced a crypto bridge enabling users to transfer Lido's popular staked ETH...