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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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...

ICP Supply Turns Deflationary as Minting Falls on August 28

ICP recorded a net reduction in supply on August 28 after daily minting fell sharply while token burns remained elevated, according to figures published...

DFINITY says Internet Computer network withstood AI-enabled attack

The Internet Computer network withstood what DFINITY co-founder Dominic Williams described as a widespread, AI-enabled attack involving hundreds of canisters using malformed WebAssembly (Wasm)...
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SophiaVerse: The Dawn of a Superintelligent Friend

The metamorphosis of the metaverse landscape has led to an explosion of creativity, innovation, and technological breakthroughs. Amidst this eruption, one trailblazer stands out:...
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Golden Gateway: Chainlink’s Revolutionary Leap towards a Tokenized Future of Gold

The tokenized gold market is going through an evolutionary phase with the advent of blockchain technology, a revolution underpinned by the capabilities of the...
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The Metaverse March: McDonald’s Innovative Entry & Blockamoto’s Bitcoin Vision Amidst...

Maria Irene It seems we are at the dawn of a new era. As the world of crypto faces a bear market, the concept of...
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Echoes of 2006 in US and Australian Housing Markets

Maria Irene As the adage goes, those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. For the real estate markets in Australia and the US,...
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The Ghost of 2006: US Housing Market Teeters on The Edge...

The financial echo of the 2006 housing bubble is a chilling reminder of the potential crisis that could unfold in the US housing market....
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McMetaverse: McDonald’s Digital Dipping into The Sandbox

When the worlds of fast food and digital gaming collide, something truly fascinating happens. McDonald's, the iconic global fast-food giant, has once again demonstrated...