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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DaoDex launches governance-based token fair launch protocol on ICP

DaoDex has launched a governance-based token fair launch protocol on the Internet Computer, presenting an alternative approach to launching projects and distributing tokens. The protocol...

Menese Protocol expands cross-chain access to ICP

Menese Protocol is highlighting its cross-chain pools as a way for users to move between ICP and assets held across other networks. The protocol says...

ICPay promotes direct donations to Nepal flood relief fund

ICPay is directing users seeking to support relief efforts following the Nepal-Tibet floods to the Government of Nepal’s Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund, while...

Onicai reports sharp rise in funnAI activity after new UI launch

Onicai says activity on its funnAI platform rose sharply within 24 hours of the launch of a new user interface, with increases reported across...
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Working with Sam Bankman-Fried: Aditya Baradwaj’s Tumultuous Journey Inside Alameda Research

In a fascinating thread on X on 23 August, Aditya Baradwaj, a former engineer at Alameda Research, has unveiled his personal experiences and a...
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Shop ‘Til You Drop, Pay with Solana: Solana Pay Sprints into...

In an exciting move that marks a significant step towards the future of ecommerce, Solana Pay has integrated with Shopify, allowing millions of entrepreneurs...
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Riding the Base Wave: Coinbase’s New Kid on the Block(chain) Surpasses...

In an unforeseen twist in the decentralized world of blockchain, Ethereum layer-2 Base, incubated by American crypto exchange Coinbase, has found itself at the...
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Debunking the $12k Bitcoin Myth: Unveiling the Reasons Behind Bullish Potential

Amidst the ever-volatile world of cryptocurrency, whispers of Bitcoin plummeting to $12,000 have reverberated across forums and news outlets. However, a closer examination of...
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BlackRock’s Stake in Bitcoin’s Pre-ETF Price Crash: Unraveling the Complexities

When Bitcoin's price plunges, a web of theories emerges, from government influence to exchange manipulation. Amid this flurry of speculation, questions arise about BlackRock's...
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Binance Faces Communication Challenges Amidst Regulatory Turmoil

In a recent series of missteps, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has found itself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The...