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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Language Support Expanded With Seven New Languages and Bug Fixes

A recent update has expanded language support while addressing a number of bugs and making changes to the platform's language preferences. The update adds support...

Liquidium Plans NFT Lending Market for Robinhood Chain

Liquidium.WTF is preparing to launch a peer-to-peer NFT lending market for the Robinhood Chain, giving users a way to borrow against supported NFTs through...

ICP Supply Turns Deflationary as Minting Falls on August 28

ICP recorded a net reduction in supply on August 28 after daily minting fell sharply while token burns remained elevated, according to figures published...

DFINITY says Internet Computer network withstood AI-enabled attack

The Internet Computer network withstood what DFINITY co-founder Dominic Williams described as a widespread, AI-enabled attack involving hundreds of canisters using malformed WebAssembly (Wasm)...
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Grab Goes Crypto: How Southeast Asia’s Super-App is Steering a Ride...

In a surprising  move that signals the symbiosis between traditional tech services and burgeoning blockchain technologies, Grab—the ride-hailing super-app that has become almost synonymous...
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When Texas Heats Up, Even Bitcoin Miners Feel the Burn—And Cash...

Maria Irene As Texas swelters under soaring temperatures, the state's power grid is feeling the heat, pushing the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to...
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Apple’s Market Value Drops $200 Billion After China Bans Government Use...

In a stunning turn of events, tech giant Apple has seen its market value plummet by $200 billion over the past two days, primarily...
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G20 Releases Policy Paper Addressing Crypto Assets: What You Need to...

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community, the G20, under India's presidency, has unveiled a groundbreaking policy paper that delves...
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PIVX: From Hummingbot Liquidity to Game-Changing Updates and New Listings

Maria Irene As the crypto world spins on its volatile axis, PIVX—Private Instant Verified Transaction—seems to be harnessing that momentum to propel itself into a...
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Dive In, The Water’s Fine: PIVX and Hummingbot Make a Splash...

In an era where liquidity is king, Hummingbot and PIVX are making waves with an 8-week liquidity mining campaign that kicked off on August...