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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Bitcoin Hovers Above $27.5K Amidst Middle East Tensions; Crypto Bulls Face...

The persistent conflict in the Middle East has cast a shadow over the cryptocurrency market, with bitcoin hovering just above the crucial $27,500 support...
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Wirex Ditches the Training Wheels: CryptoCredit Bridge Defies the Bear Market...

In an industry where bear markets often signal retrenchment and cautious maneuvering, Wirex has been an outlier. Bucking the trend, the company has introduced...
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Cryptocurrency Community Raises Concerns Over $1.6 Million CrypToadz NFT Sale Linked...

In a surprising turn of events, a CrypToadz NFT, designated as #4030, has been sold for a staggering $1.6 million in Ethereum on the...
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Star Atlas’ Cosmic Metrics Leave Us Starstruck: Here’s Why You Should...

In the fast-paced world of blockchain technology, it's not easy to stand out, especially when the space is as crowded as a galaxy full...
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Star Atlas Rockets Through the Solana Space—Is Polygon Losing its GameFi...

When it comes to the universe of blockchain gaming, Star Atlas is fast becoming a celestial body you can't ignore. Developed on the Solana...
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Exploring BitVM: The Breakthrough That Could Reshape Bitcoin’s Capabilities

Maria Irene If you're somewhat familiar with the cryptocurrency landscape, you've likely heard about Bitcoin's limitations when it comes to executing complex operations or "smart...