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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Litecoin Halving: Cutting Rewards to Double Wins – A Twist in...

In the parallel universe of cryptocurrencies, Litecoin stands as a stalwart player, often called the silver to Bitcoin's gold. Established in 2011 by former...
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Litecoin Halving Triggers Price Surge

Litecoin (LTC), a proof-of-work digital currency, is gaining momentum as it nears its upcoming "halvening" event, scheduled for August 1, 2023, causing Bitcoin investors...
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Crypto Power Play: Unraveling Coinbase’s Surprising Surge, Vanguard’s Bitcoin Bet

As the world grapples with the ever-evolving crypto landscape, two stories have taken center stage, entangling financial giants, regulators, and leading crypto exchanges in...
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Powering the Future: Sovereign Wealth Funds Spark the Energy Transition

In the face of a rapidly changing global landscape, sovereign wealth funds are stepping up to finance the future, accelerating the energy transition. The...
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Unaffordable Shoeboxes and Teetering Castles: The Dark Side of Australia’s Rental...

Maria Irene As the old idiom goes, "No one promised that life would be fair." Still, for many Australians seeking shelter from the elements, the...
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Bitcoin NFTs Regain Spotlight as Ordinals Surpass 3.5M Inscriptions

Bitcoin Ordinals Gain Momentum Following BRC-69 Standard Launch Bitcoin Ordinals, an innovative method of generating non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the Bitcoin blockchain through the process...