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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East Beats West: Cole Kennelly of Volmex Finance Says Asia’s the...

Maria Irene Cole Kennelly, the founder of Volmex Finance, recently shared a series of insights on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter,...
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Google Cloud Executive Emphasizes Web3’s Focus on Business Solutions, Not Token...

James Tromans, Head of Web3 at Google Cloud, highlights the potential of smart contracts in solving real-world business problems and calls for a shift...
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PolkaWorld Suspends Operations as Founder Criticizes Polkadot Governance Change

A botched funding proposal leads to a pause in one of Polkadot's prominent communities. In a surprising turn of events, PolkaWorld, a flourishing Chinese community...
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Base Hits Home Run: How Coinbase’s Rookie Network Outpaced Solana in...

Maria Irene In a surprising twist of events, Coinbase's own Layer 2 network, Base, is not only making waves but tsunamis in the blockchain space....
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SATS Nears Full Minting: The Countdown to 100% Circulation Begins

Maria Irene 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...
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Takeoff Alert: Travala and PIVX’s Sky-High Aspirations in Crypto Travel!

Maria Irene Two industry titans—Travala and PIVX—are in serious talks about a full integration, adding an electrifying new layer to the future of travel for...