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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DFINITY-backed Pakistan national messenger enters testing phase

A national messenger application being developed for Pakistan has moved into testing, with the service now running on the country’s dedicated cloud infrastructure and...

Onicai postpones Aug 29 SNS launch as funnAI protocol work continues

Onicai has postponed the planned August 29 launch date for its SNS as development work continues on the funnAI protocol. The project announced the change...

ODIN.fun Ships Major Indexer and Staking Updates in Week 32

ODIN.fun has reported 187 commits and 45 pull requests in its Week 32 development update, with a series of infrastructure, staking and user-facing changes...

Liquidium Unifies Simple and Advanced Loan Profiles

Liquidium has introduced a new feature allowing users to bring loans from their Simple and Advanced profiles together, giving borrowers a more unified view...
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The Future of Ethereum: EIP-4844, Distributed Validator Technology Usher in a...

The Ethereum network is poised for significant growth and transformation as it moves toward tackling its primary challenges: scalability, capital inefficiency, and block validator...
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Helium’s Exodus to Solana Ushers in New Era for Crypto Networks...

In a landmark move, the crypto wireless network Helium has completed its much-anticipated migration to the Solana ecosystem, marking a mutually beneficial partnership between...
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RBA Overhaul Looms as Construction Sector Struggles and Uninsured Homebuyers Receive...

Maria Irene In the wake of Porter Davis' collapse last month, leaving 1700 homes in Victoria and Queensland unfinished, the Australian government has announced a...
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US National Debt Skyrockets to $31.5 Trillion: A Closer Look at...

Maria Irene The United States has recently witnessed a staggering increase in its national debt, which has now reached a record $31.5 trillion, up more...
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Crypto’s Rollercoaster Ride: Staying Grounded in a Volatile Market

Maria Irene As Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies continue to experience a strong start to the year, many enthusiasts are led to believe that a new...
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Mysterious Whales Fuel Memecoin’s 1000x Surge, Raising Questions of Insider Trading

Maria Irene In a recent surge of a memecoin called $PEPE, some users have seen their investments skyrocket by 1000x in just four days, with...