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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Canister Lab

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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Grayscale GBTC Discount Narrows to 16% Amid Optimism Over Bitcoin ETF...

In a notable turn of events, Grayscale's Bitcoin investment vehicle, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), is experiencing its lowest discount in nearly two years. As...
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Social Work Students Swap Textbooks for 3D Avatars: Meet Mia, Your...

In an age where Zoom fatigue and online disengagement plague universities worldwide, the University of South Australia (UniSA) is blazing a new trail in...
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The Bankruptcy Boomlet: When Credit Cards and Dreams Go Belly-Up

In a haunting echo of the 2010 financial crisis, bankruptcy data for 2023 reveals a worrisome spike across North America, Australia, and Europe. The...
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Uniswap Breaks Ground with Beta Launch of Android Wallet, Bringing DeFi...

In a strategic move to broaden its user base, leading decentralized exchange Uniswap has unveiled its mobile cryptocurrency wallet for Android, following the success...
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Echoes of the 1970s? Unravelling Today’s Inflationary Debate

The echoes of the inflationary 1970s reverberate in today's financial discourse, stirring debate among economists and analysts alike. The pressing question on many minds...
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Inflation’s Juggling Act: Rent, Rates, and Resilience

Maria Irene In an environment where a plethora of economic indicators are screaming for attention, untangling the interplay between stagnant price growth, housing inflation, and...