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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Caffeine Inference Now Available to Caffeine Subscribers

Caffeine Inference is now live, giving Caffeine subscribers access to AI inference through tools they already use, according to an announcement from the Caffeine...

mAIning Activity Continues to Grow Across Onicai Network

mAIning activity on the Onicai network has continued to increase since 29 August, with growth reported across active mAIners, daily burn, cycle burn and...

Internet Computer Faces Fresh Attack as ckBTC Canister Taken Offline for Upgrade

The Internet Computer network has faced another reported attack, with the latest incident targeting the canisters responsible for minting ckBTC, according to DFINITY Foundation...

Mingle Pay prepares Internet Computer-based payment platform for launch

Mingle Pay is preparing to launch a payment platform that aims to let businesses accept card, digital wallet and Internet Computer-based payments through a...
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Avalanche’s October Snowfall: Devs Enroll, Coins Stable, and Gamers Score!

In a climate where the crypto industry seems to be hitting new milestones almost daily, Avalanche has managed to make its own splash. According...
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When Amsterdam Meets Web3: Day One Impressions from Solana Breakpoint 2023

Amsterdam, the city celebrated for its canals, bicycles, and historic charm, is playing host to the future of decentralization: Solana Breakpoint 2023. From October...
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The AI Ascension: Steve Ballmer’s Surging Wealth and its Ripple Effects

In a remarkable turn of events, former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is on the verge of a financial milestone that could reshape the hierarchy...
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Bitcoin Mining Firms Brace for Impact as U.S. Bitcoin ETF Nears...

With the first U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF seemingly in sight, optimism sweeps the crypto industry, envisioning enhanced legitimacy for Bitcoin, institutional adoption, and soaring...
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The Ink’s Still Wet: Bitcoin Whitepaper’s Puzzles and Paradigms

In a digital world obsessed with speed and scale, sometimes the most profound revolutions emerge from the simplest of documents. Fifteen years ago today,...
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From Mystery to Money: 15 Years Since the Cryptic Birth of...

Maria Irene When you think of anniversaries, you often think of candles on a cake or perhaps some bubbles in a champagne glass. But for...