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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The World of DePINs: Unearthing the Next Bull Run Catalyst

In the cryptoverse, where speculation often leads to the wildest of price rallies and dips, Tushar Jain's recent statement on the Lightning Speed YouTube...
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Jupiter’s Cosmic Leap: Solana Sees Native USDC Integration

Amsterdam's Breakpoint 2023 was a flurry of activity, but among the electrifying announcements, one narrative crystallised with exceptional clarity: Jupiter's groundbreaking plan to bring...
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Solana’s Breakpoint Bonanza: Day 3 Sparks a Flurry of Innovation and...

Day 3 of Solana's Breakpoint 2023 unfurled with the vibrancy of a digital renaissance. This pivotal day in the conference was marked by a...
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SafeMoon’s Ascent and Crash: SEC Slaps Fraud Charges on Top Execs

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has levelled serious charges against SafeMoon LLC, its creator Kyle Nagy, and key executives for orchestrating a...
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Solana’s Breakpoint Day 2: Where Boba Guys, Swiss Alps, and Augmented...

Maria Irene If you thought Solana's Breakpoint 2023 couldn't get any more bustling after its first day of dynamic revelations, you’d be utterly mistaken. Day...
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CoinFund Snags Hong Kong Heavy-Hitter Dmitry Lapidus to Juice Up Its...

CoinFund, a trailblazing crypto-native investment firm, has added another feather to its cap with the appointment of Dmitry Lapidus as Senior Liquid Analyst. Based...