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)...
Ordinals
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Bitmap’s Metaverse Marathon: Sprinting Past The Sandbox with a Digital Leap!

A new champion is emerging in the metaverse—a digital ecosystem once dominated by giants such as The Sandbox. Today, with the vibrancy and growth...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin Ordinals Sees Surge in Transaction Volume, Driven by Binance Support...

$14.7 million worth of Bitcoin-based assets traded as Ordinals protocol gains momentum In a compelling turn of events, Bitcoin Ordinals, a protocol enabling NFT-like...
Maria Irene

Cisco Powers AUW Tech Dreams: A Leap Forward for Women in...

In a striking stride toward a more inclusive digital future, the Asian University for Women (AUW) in Bangladesh has proudly announced a new partnership...
Maria Irene

Swiping into the Sunset: Credit Debts Climb as Economists Eye Inflation...

Maria Irene The ticker tape of the global economy is abuzz with alarming statistics—credit card debt in the US surging by $48 billion in the...
Maria Irene

The Electric Slide: A Tesla Tale of Depreciation and Market Dynamics

In 2022, a Tesla Model Y Long Range came with a price tag of $66,990 and a promise of futuristic gains — from joining...
Maria Irene

Binance Sparks Trading Frenzy with Zero-Fee Ordinals Listing

Binance's latest announcement to list Ordinals (ORDI) has roused the crypto community. The leading cryptocurrency exchange has not only marked ORDI's debut on its...