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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Cryptocurrency Community Raises Concerns Over $1.6 Million CrypToadz NFT Sale Linked...

In a surprising turn of events, a CrypToadz NFT, designated as #4030, has been sold for a staggering $1.6 million in Ethereum on the...
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Star Atlas’ Cosmic Metrics Leave Us Starstruck: Here’s Why You Should...

In the fast-paced world of blockchain technology, it's not easy to stand out, especially when the space is as crowded as a galaxy full...
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Star Atlas Rockets Through the Solana Space—Is Polygon Losing its GameFi...

When it comes to the universe of blockchain gaming, Star Atlas is fast becoming a celestial body you can't ignore. Developed on the Solana...
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Exploring BitVM: The Breakthrough That Could Reshape Bitcoin’s Capabilities

Maria Irene If you're somewhat familiar with the cryptocurrency landscape, you've likely heard about Bitcoin's limitations when it comes to executing complex operations or "smart...
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Hub3: The SocialFi Sensation That’s Got Everyone Buzzing, and Why It’s...

SocialFi platforms are making waves by merging social interaction with financial investment. Enter Hub3, a freshly minted venture built on the Solana blockchain, which...
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Digital Yuan Giveaways Boost Adoption, Claims Chinese Central Bank

In a push to accelerate the adoption of the digital yuan, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) asserts that its digital currency giveaway programs...