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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WAX’s Blockchain Brawlers: A Game-Changing Grapple

Maria Irene WAX (Worldwide Asset eXchange) has thrown its hat into the gaming ring with the launch of Blockchain Brawlers. The wrestling-themed NFT game, announced...
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Vitalik Buterin’s Vision for Decentralised Social Media: Insights from a Farcaster...

During a recent AMA session on the Farcaster platform, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin offered a nuanced perspective on the future of decentralised social media,...
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Microsoft’s AI Integration Vision: Satya Nadella Unveils Ambitious Plans

In a visionary annual letter, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has unveiled the company's ambitious plans to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across its entire spectrum...
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Base Network Launches 8-Week Blockchain Developer Training Course

In a move to bridge the gap between traditional software development and the booming world of blockchain, Ethereum layer-2 Base network has unveiled its...
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The Bond Market’s Five-Alarm Fire: Are We Really F$C$ED?

Maria Irene When Michael A. Gayed, a five-time Dow and Founders Award-winning portfolio manager, tweets that you're "F$C$ED," you can bet it turns heads. Especially...
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Crypto Summer or Mirage? The Incredibly Sunny Forecast for Solana

Maria Irene The cryptocurrency market has never been for the faint-hearted, teeming as it is with wild price swings and a constant influx of new...