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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Venus and Curve join forces: A leap into the next era...

In a groundbreaking announcement that could reshape the landscape of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Michael Egorov, the visionary behind Curve Finance, has proposed a strategic...
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Bitmap Inches Towards Digital Dominance, Challenging Sandbox’s Reign

A new contender is making waves, drawing closer to unseating the dominant force of The Sandbox in the metaverse ecosystem. Bitmap's ascent is as...
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Silicon Symphony: Unveiling Nanowire Networks’ Quantum Leap in Machine Intelligence

In an important development, researchers have unveiled a new frontier in machine intelligence, potentially reshaping the landscape of AI computation and energy efficiency. Departing...
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StakeCube’s Strategic Strides: Revving Up Nodes and Trimming Fees

StakeCube's trajectory has been one of calculated innovation and expansion, shaping it into a formidable force in the competitive crypto sphere. The platform's pivot...
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Wirex Unveils a Touch of Metal: Chic Banking Reimagined

In the competitive sphere of financial services, one company stands out with its latest foray into the fusion of finance and sophistication. Wirex, known...
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From Crypto Clouds to Coffee Shops: How PIVCards Are Changing the...

Maria Irene When the PIVX community set out to create PIVCards, they were addressing a gaping hole in the crypto landscape—real-world usability. The ambitious venture,...