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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Uniswap’s UNI Token Soars: Rallying to New Heights Ahead of Fee...

The cryptocurrency market is no stranger to volatility, but even by its standards, the recent surge in Uniswap's UNI token price is turning heads....
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Spain Puts the Brakes on Worldcoin: A Blink at Privacy Concerns

In an unfolding narrative that captures the tension between technological innovation and privacy rights, Spain has emerged as a significant checkpoint. The country's data...
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Fetch.ai Unleashes $100 Million Wave: Charting New AI Frontiers on the...

In an industry where innovation is as much about the leaps of technology as it is about the funds fueling these advancements, Fetch.ai has...
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Solana’s Meme Coin Frenzy: From Canine Companions to Political Parodies

The recent surge in Solana's meme coin landscape represents a fascinating twist in the cryptocurrency world. With tokens like Dogwifhat (WIF) and Bonk (BONK)...
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A Cosmic Leap: Outback’s New Eyes on the Universe

The Australian outback, often celebrated for its rugged landscapes and profound solitude, has embarked on a venture that stretches far beyond the confines of...
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Astar Breaks Ground: Integrates with Polygon’s AggLayer for Unified Liquidity

Astar, a leading blockchain network within the Japanese Web3 community, announced its groundbreaking integration with Polygon's new AggLayer. This move positions Astar zkEVM as...