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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PayPal Hits UK Crypto Jackpot, But Puts Buying On Pause: What’s...

PayPal, the global online payments giat, has recently gained the nod from UK regulators to dive into cryptoasset activities on British soil. This is...
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PancakeSwap Celebrates Its $20 Billion Milestone with a Side of Gratitude

Milestones come and go, but some are more noteworthy than others. PancakeSwap, the community-centric Decentralised Exchange (DEX), is popping the champagne corks as it...
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Invesco and Galaxy’s BTCO Takes a Step Forward in ETF Approval...

In a significant development, the ticker for Invesco and Galaxy's spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), BTCO, has surfaced on the Depository Trust and Clearing...
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The Network State Conference: When Twitter Threads Become Real-Life Debates

The first-ever Network State Conference has successfully wrapped up, boasting more than a thousand in-person attendees and a speaker list that reads like a...
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Solana’s Sizzle: From Firedancers to GameShift, What You Missed at the...

In a day teeming with revelations and advancements, the Solana ecosystem flexed its tech muscles yet again, unveiling a range of new projects and...
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MetaMask and Blockaid Team Up to Guard Your Crypto Billions—No Snoopers...

This week marks a milestone in the crypto world. MetaMask, the go-to web3 platform developed by Consensys, and Blockaid, a leader in web3 security,...