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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Canister Lab

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)...
Books
Maria Irene

Navigating the Storm: A Roadmap to Overcome Global Permacrisis

In an era where the term 'crisis' seems almost understated, "Permacrisis: A Plan to Fix a Fractured World" emerges as a vital navigational tool....
Maria Irene

CME’s Leap Over Binance: A New Era in Bitcoin Futures

In a notable turn of events, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has dethroned Binance to become the leading arena for Bitcoin futures in terms...
Maria Irene

PIVX: Setting the Pace for Consumer-Centric Crypto Commerce and Global Engagement

In the fast evolving world of e-commerce, November 21st marks a pivotal day as Shopping.io and PIVX join forces, heralding a new era of...
Maria Irene

Ether Surges 8% to Break $2,000 Barrier Amid BlackRock’s Ethereum Trust...

In an unexpected turn of events on November 9, Ether experienced an impressive 8% rally, breaking the $2,000 barrier and reaching its highest price...
Maria Irene

Courtyard’s Thanksgiving Gift: Mystery Packs with Tokenized Pokémon Cards

Collectible card vaulting platform Courtyard is set to spread some early Thanksgiving joy by giving away hundreds of mystery card packs, each containing tokenized...
Maria Irene

Tune In, Design Out: Canva Adds Top Artist Tracks to Its...

Canva, a leader in visual communication and design tools, has unveiled a groundbreaking addition to its platform: a music library featuring sixty-second clips from...