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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Stars Arena Lights up Avalanche: Soaring Transactions and Impact on AVAX...

Since its launch in late September, Stars Arena, formerly known as Starshares, has witnessed a significant surge in transactions on the Avalanche network. DappRadar...
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PIPE Dreams: Bridging Gaps and Breaking Chains in the Bitcoin Token...

In a time when most people are stepping back and taking things slow, Benny The Dev is doing the opposite. Despite battling COVID-19, he...
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Bitkey Beta: Jack Dorsey’s Quirky Quest to Unlock Bitcoin for All

Maria Irene On October 4, 2023, Jack Dorsey's Block unveiled its fresh endeavor, the Bitkey Beta, blending open-source software, hardware wallets, and mobile applications into...
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Lava Pool Ignites Geothermal Sparks in El Salvador’s Bitcoin Voyage

In a bid to channel the undercurrents of renewable geothermal energy into the burgeoning domain of cryptocurrency, Volcano Energy has joined forces with Luxor...
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Crypto-Friendly Patrick McHenry Takes Interim House Speaker Role Following Historic Ousting

In a historic turn of events, the United States House of Representatives witnessed the unprecedented ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with eight Republicans...
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Ripple’s Singapore Arm Secures Formal License Approval

In a significant development for Ripple, the Monetary Authority of Singapore has formally approved the license for Ripple's subsidiary, Ripple Markets APAC Pte Ltd....