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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Untangling the Bitcoin Web: How Libbitcoinkernel is Paving the Road to...

In the dynamic world of Bitcoin development, a project often arises that promises to make waves, and Libbitcoinkernel is precisely that kind of venture....
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Tokenomics Takes Center Stage in Wirex’s Quest to Become Web3’s Payment...

Maria Irene As technology continues its inexorable march into every facet of daily life, Web3—the decentralized future of the internet—is gaining serious momentum. But there's...
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From Walls to Wallets: Barcelona Graffiti Artists Share Their Love for...

In the bustling streets of Barcelona, a unique art collective is merging urban creativity with digital finance, leaving their mark on walls and minds...
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McDonald’s Embraces the Digital Age: Accepts Bitcoin Worldwide

Fast-Food Giant to Bypass Visa and Mastercard Fees, Banking on the Future of Digital Currency In a landmark move that signals the fast-food industry's...
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SATS Coin Reaches 100% Minting Milestone on September 24, 2023: A...

Launched on 9th March 2023, SATS coin is capturing more than just market share—it’s capturing imaginations. Swiftly inching towards a full mint out with...
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Next-Gen Bitcoin Swaps Ready to Make a Splash: Unraveling the BRC-20...

In a significant announcement, UniSat revealed the schedule for their eagerly awaited brc20-swap release. Pencil in your calendar folks: this Tuesday, Sep 26, 2023,...