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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Chamath Palihapitiya: The Man Who Sees Free Energy and a Multitrillion-Dollar...

Chamath Palihapitiya, the CEO of Social Capital, is no stranger to strong opinions and bold predictions. Recently, he weighed in on a subject that...
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Why Your Business Should Switch to Recurring Invoices Using PIVX

Cryptocurrencies have woven their magic on global financial systems, with numerous digital coins now challenging conventional payment structures. However, amidst the ten thousand digital...
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Nitro Nation World Tour: Racing into the Future with Deadmau5’s NFT...

Mythical Games, the mastermind behind NFL Rivals, unveils Nitro Nation World Tour, a groundbreaking mobile racing game featuring optional NFTs, shaking up the gaming...
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The Housing Market Tango: When Mortgage Rates Aren’t the Boogeyman

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market in America, you've probably heard the ubiquitous cry: “Mortgage rates are too high!” Well,...
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THORChain: Disrupting the DeFi Landscape with Thunderous Innovations

In DeFi world,  standing still is akin to moving backward. THORChain, a key player in this space, certainly appears to be heedful of this,...
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Solana vs Ethereum: A Deep Dive into Decentralisation, Scalability, and Network...

Comparisons between various platforms are inevitable. A recent thread on social media sparked an intense debate between proponents of Solana and Ethereum, focusing particularly...