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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PlanB’s October Tweet: A Crypto Crystal Ball or Just Numbers in...

PlanB, the Dutch institutional investor who moonlights as a Bitcoin oracle, has long captivated the cryptocurrency community with his Stock-to-Flow (S2F) model. In a...
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From Memes to Markets: Why ICP’s Ecosystem is the Crypto Blockbuster...

Since its grand entrance in 2021, Internet Computer (ICP) has continued to demand attention, especially with a recent 28% uptick in its value. But...
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UK Government Introduces AI-Powered Tools to Revolutionize Education

In a strategic move, the British government unveils plans to overhaul the education system with an AI-powered quiz builder and lesson planner, aiming to...
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UniSat’s BRC 20-swap: Betting Big on 14 Digital Assets, but It’s...

BRC20-Swap, UniSat's newly launched service, aims to add value to the BRC20 ecosystem but is not without its quirks. Set to operate initially in...
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From Chuckles to Cha-Ching: How Memeland is Rewriting the Meme Economy...

If memes are the language of the internet, then Memeland is about to become its central bank. With the MEME coin scheduled for listing...
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The ICP Rollercoaster: Zooming in on Inflation, Rewards, and a Bucket...

By now, you've probably heard of Internet Computer (ICP), the blockchain project that shot to fame faster than a rocket at a space launch....