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 aims to expand decentralised alternatives to cloud giants

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is being positioned as a way to reduce reliance on a small number of major cloud providers by enabling...

Liquidium reports 38% weekly rise in Bitcoin lending volume

Liquidium has reported a rise in lending activity over the past week, with Bitcoin-denominated loans increasing alongside renewed activity in Ordinals and Runes. The platform...

Odin.fun fixes trading, community and session issues in busiest week of development

Odin.fun recorded 161 commits and 60 pull requests during its 34th week of development, making it the platform's busiest week in a month. Much of...

Pakistan’s New Data Policy Opens the Door to ICP Use Cases

Pakistan's National Data Governance Policy 2026 is drawing attention to the potential role of decentralised infrastructure in the country's plans for managing government data,...
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BRC-20 Turmoil: Unisat and L1F Clash Over Bitcoin’s Silent Financial Powerhouse

Amidst the hustle of Bitcoin's financial corridors, a silent war is brewing over the fate of BRC-20, the protocol that has quietly amassed considerable...
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Seeding the Future: The $215.3 Million Bet on Bitcoin ETFs Ignites...

As Bitcoin's value surges to a 21-month high of $45,922, a significant factor propelling this rise is the anticipation of the U.S. SEC's decision...
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Crypto Tax Shift: Navigating the New IRS Reporting Landscape

As 2024 dawned, a major shift occurred in the U.S. tax landscape, particularly impacting cryptocurrencies. This shift, rooted in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs...
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Binance’s 2024 Vision: Charting the Future of Crypto Innovations

The digital finance landscape is constantly evolving, with each year bringing its own set of challenges and opportunities. As 2023 draws to a close,...
Maria Irene

$LFG: Navigating the Solana Landscape with Caution

LFG emerges as a newcomer on the Solana blockchain, with a mission to onboard more Ethereum users to Solana. The process on the Ethereum...
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Ghost, the Singular Meme Token in the ICP Ecosystem

Ghost, a distinctive presence in the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) sphere, emerges as the exclusive meme token on social media platforms. Despite a modest...