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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Onicai to launch new funnAI interface with 60% bonus cycles offer

Onicai is set to launch a redesigned funnAI user interface on Friday, 28 August, introducing a new look and user experience for its community...

TokenList.ing expands from launchpad to onchain capital formation record

ICPanda, the team behind TokenList.ing, has announced a broader direction for the platform, moving beyond its original role as a Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA)...

Liquidium adds Ledger support for native BTC-backed loans

Liquidium has announced support for Ledger Bitcoin Connect, allowing users with Ledger hardware wallets to connect their devices directly to the lending platform and...

Odin.fun ships private community chat and Redis caching in Week 33 update

Odin.fun has outlined another week of development work, reporting 111 commits and 36 pull requests during its Week 33 update, alongside the release of...
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Balaji S. Srinivasan’s Take on GIFT City: A Defining Moment for...

American entrepreneur and former CTO of Coinbase Balaji S. Srinivasan recently plugged India's GIFT )Gujarat International Finance Tec) City in a broader discourse on...
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Thorchain’s New Lending Feature Fires Up the DeFi Space

In the world of DeFi, few projects manage to create a buzz as resonant as Thorchain has in its first three days since launching...
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WAX’s Blockchain Brawlers: A Game-Changing Grapple

Maria Irene WAX (Worldwide Asset eXchange) has thrown its hat into the gaming ring with the launch of Blockchain Brawlers. The wrestling-themed NFT game, announced...
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Vitalik Buterin’s Vision for Decentralised Social Media: Insights from a Farcaster...

During a recent AMA session on the Farcaster platform, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin offered a nuanced perspective on the future of decentralised social media,...
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Microsoft’s AI Integration Vision: Satya Nadella Unveils Ambitious Plans

In a visionary annual letter, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has unveiled the company's ambitious plans to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across its entire spectrum...
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Base Network Launches 8-Week Blockchain Developer Training Course

In a move to bridge the gap between traditional software development and the booming world of blockchain, Ethereum layer-2 Base network has unveiled its...