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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Liquidium reports 38% weekly rise in Bitcoin lending volume

Liquidium has reported a rise in lending activity over the past week, with Bitcoin-denominated loans increasing alongside renewed activity in Ordinals and Runes. The platform...

Odin.fun fixes trading, community and session issues in busiest week of development

Odin.fun recorded 161 commits and 60 pull requests during its 34th week of development, making it the platform's busiest week in a month. Much of...

Pakistan’s New Data Policy Opens the Door to ICP Use Cases

Pakistan's National Data Governance Policy 2026 is drawing attention to the potential role of decentralised infrastructure in the country's plans for managing government data,...

Menese puts live cross-chain liquidity pools under community governance

Menese Protocol is moving to place its cross-chain liquidity infrastructure under community governance as part of its SNS process, following the launch of pools...
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Satoshi Saga: Court Unmasks Wright’s Bitcoin Claim

Deciphering the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin, has become a digital era legend, rivaling the hunt for the Holy...
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Solana Ecosystem Call Kochi: A Festive Gathering of Web3 Enthusiasts

In the heart of Kochi, amidst the vibrant pulse of Kerala's tech scene, Solana Ecosystem Call IRL brought together a dynamic group of 24+...
Maria Irene

Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Sparks Blockchain Humor

True to the spirited ethos of cryptocurrency communities, it took less than thirteen minutes after Ethereum's Dencun upgrade for someone to upload the entire...
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Digital Bridges: Binance’s Innovative Leap Forward with Nigeria’s Government

Binance, the global cryptocurrency exchange behemoth, and the Nigerian government have embarked on a collaborative venture that marks a new chapter in the relationship...
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Fast Tracks Ahead: India’s Bold Move to Counter Crypto’s Allure with...

Financial ecosystems worldwide are at a crossroads, constantly adapting to the fast-paced innovations brought about by digital currencies and blockchain technology. Amidst this whirlwind...
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Arbitrum Plays the Game: A 200 Million ARB Boost for Web3...

The virtual playgrounds of Web3 gaming are about to receive a substantial infusion of resources, courtesy of Arbitrum's ambitious Gaming Catalyst Program. With a...