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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Ready for Takeoff: SHIB, BTC, ETH Now Boarding 600 Airlines Through...

In an unprecedented move that further bridges the gap between cryptocurrencies and everyday life, holders of Shiba Inu (SHIB), Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH)...
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Ripple vs SEC: A Legal Drama’s Finale Foreseen by Top Lawyer

In the ongoing high-stakes legal battle between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs, a top lawyer has...
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ENS Gears Up for Layer 2: Ethereum’s Naming Service is Scaling...

In an exciting development for the Ethereum ecosystem, the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) has announced it is preparing for a Layer 2 expansion. This...
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Vodafone Dials Up Cardano for its NFT Venture: ADA Takes a...

In a significant vote of confidence for the Cardano network, Vodafone Germany has announced it is using Cardano's native token, ADA, for its Non-Fungible...
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Litecoin Takes the Loonie Leap: Canada Greenlights Unlimited LTC Trading

As cryptocurrency continues to expand its footprint globally, Canada is setting the pace in the North American region. The country's regulators have given the...
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The Dialectic of Digital: An Elon Musk Tweet and the Material...

Maria Irene In the relentless march of historical materialism, we find ourselves at the intersection of technology and capital, where the forces of production have...