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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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...

Language Support Expanded With Seven New Languages and Bug Fixes

A recent update has expanded language support while addressing a number of bugs and making changes to the platform's language preferences. The update adds support...

Liquidium Plans NFT Lending Market for Robinhood Chain

Liquidium.WTF is preparing to launch a peer-to-peer NFT lending market for the Robinhood Chain, giving users a way to borrow against supported NFTs through...
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Rug-pull, FTX, and a Bald Twist: The Cryptic Chaos Unearthed in...

Maria Irene In a tale stranger than fiction, Sam Bankman, known for his alleged role in one of the largest scams ever perpetrated in the...
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Bitcoin SV (BSV): Transforming Enterprise Blockchain Solutions with Sustainability and Scalability

The blockchain landscape has witnessed numerous innovations over the years, and among them stands Bitcoin SV (BSV), an enterprise-grade blockchain that has successfully delivered...
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“Burning Brian” Sculpting the Meme Token Terrain on BASE

Maria Irene Ethereum Layer-2 (L2) ecosystem is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with new projects and tokens emerging by the hour. These dynamic opportunities are...
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The ‘Big Four’ Banks’ Tightrope Walk: Profits, Interest Rates and the...

Australia’s Reserve Bank (RBA) is on the cusp of a key interest rates decision this August 1st, with the country’s banking storyline thickening like...
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Ethereum Turns Eight: CZ Shares a Touching Throwback

In a heartfelt social media post on 30 July, Changpeng Zhao, the founder and CEO of Binance, acknowledged the 8th anniversary of Ethereum, the...
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From Pixel to Prada: Gucci’s NFT Holders Can Now Swap Virtual...

This week saw an unexpected twist in the journey of Gucci's Material NFTs, as holders were offered the chance to exchange their tokens for...