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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Ethereum Scaling Protocols Drive Surge in Zero-Knowledge Proof Adoption in 2023

ZKValidator Report Reveals the Dominance of ZK Rollups in Ethereum's Scaling Efforts   In the fast-paced world of Ethereum (ETH), scaling protocols have taken center stage...
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Bitcoin Encounters Resistance: $31K Continues to Elude as Shorts Dominate

Futures Traders Hold Bitcoin Gains in Check, Establishing $31,000 as Key Resistance   Bitcoin (BTC) has faced significant hurdles in its attempts to surpass the $31,000...
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Streaming Swaps: Patience Pays Off in Crypto World

The crypto sphere, with its wild volatility and rapid market fluctuations, is known for its need for speed. However, a new innovation promises to...
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Crypto Calms the Crime Waves: An In-depth Review of the Chainalysis...

The cryptocurrency industry's mid-year report by Chainalysis offers a refreshingly positive outlook, with the grim shadow of criminality shrinking by 65% in the first...
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Cultural Codes: How Ordinals Are Rebranding Bitcoin

Maria Irene If Bitcoin is the prodigious breakthrough in money, its ingenious offshoot—Bitcoin Ordinals—is crafting a cultural renaissance. With Unisat and others breaking ground, we're...
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Anthropic Unveils Claude 2: A Public-Facing AI Chatbot with Enhanced Capabilities

San Francisco-based AI lab Anthropic has taken the generative AI sector by storm once again with the release of Claude 2, the latest version...