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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Polygig launches job board and freelance marketplace on Internet Computer

Polygig has launched a new job board and freelance marketplace on the Internet Computer, offering a platform where workers receive their full payout without...

DaoDex launches governance-based token fair launch protocol on ICP

DaoDex has launched a governance-based token fair launch protocol on the Internet Computer, presenting an alternative approach to launching projects and distributing tokens. The protocol...

Menese Protocol expands cross-chain access to ICP

Menese Protocol is highlighting its cross-chain pools as a way for users to move between ICP and assets held across other networks. The protocol says...

ICPay promotes direct donations to Nepal flood relief fund

ICPay is directing users seeking to support relief efforts following the Nepal-Tibet floods to the Government of Nepal’s Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund, while...
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Un-Bearable Market? Not for Smart Contracts! Q2 Surprises with Resilience and...

As the bear market roared and bared its teeth, the number of verified smart contracts across various blockchains refused to back down. Instead, they...
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AI Rings Up Change: Indian Telecom’s Dial Shifts to Efficiency

New Delhi - The Indian telecommunications industry is on the cusp of a remarkable transition fueled by the widespread incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI),...
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U.S. Senate Passes $886B Military Spending Bill with Groundbreaking Crypto AML...

In a landmark move, the U.S. Senate passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on 27 July evening, with a notable provision aimed...
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Medieval Mobilized: Legends at War Levels Up to Blockchain Warfare, Drafts...

The free-to-play mobile strategy game Legends at War is set to usher in a new era of gameplay by integrating with the Avalanche blockchain...
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The British Museum Ventures into The Sandbox: A Step Towards Change...

The British Museum, an iconic institution of culture and history, has announced a partnership with The Sandbox, an Ethereum-based metaverse game, to create a...
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Billion-Dollar Buddies: Jio and BlackRock Team Up for a Digital Power...

Maria Irene When BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, and Jio Financial Services, India's rapidly growing financial titan, decided to team up, it was more...