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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A Glimpse into 2030: Unraveling Punk6529’s Vision of NFTs and the...

Punk6529, a pseudonymous visionary and a luminary in the NFT (Non-Fungible Token) domain, has provided a comprehensive and thought-provoking view of the future of...
Maria Irene

Sonic V3: Shaping the Future of DeFi on Bitfinity EVM

2024 marks a significant transition in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, spearheaded by the much-anticipated launch of Sonic V3 on the Bitfinity Ethereum Virtual...
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Bitwise’s Bold Leap and Bitcoin ETF’s 2024 Game Changer: A $200...

Two significant developments are making waves in the new year. Bitwise Asset Management, a leading name in the crypto finance sector, has recently announced...
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Pioneering the Future of Decentralized Oracles in 2024 and Beyond

Tellor, a trailblazing oracle protocol, has taken the forefront in blockchain innovation, envisioning a future where oracles cater to a diverse user base across...
Maria Irene

GameFi’s Evolution: Breaking Chains in 2024

GameFi, the fusion of gaming and blockchain, might be on the brink of a transformative year, with a lineup of Triple-A (AAA) titles slated...
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Transforming the Bitcoin ETF Landscape: SEC’s New Cash Mechanism, Grayscale’s Renewed...

The cryptocurrency market, often regarded as the frontier of financial innovation, is witnessing a series of strategic shifts that could redefine its interaction with...