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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Caffeine lets users buy custom domains directly inside Studio

Caffeine is adding a simpler way for users to give AI-built apps and websites their own domain names, allowing them to search for and...

Liquidium launches Ethereum NFT lending across 50 collections

Liquidium has launched Liquidium.WTF on Ethereum, expanding its NFT lending platform to allow users to borrow ETH against NFTs from 50 collections or lend...

OISY adds Robinhood Chain support in v2.6.0

OISY has added support for Robinhood Chain in its v2.6.0 release, allowing users to access Robinhood Chain assets alongside other supported cryptocurrencies from the...

OGY holders have one week left to migrate legacy tokens

ORIGYN is reminding holders of its legacy OGY token that the deadline to migrate to the new SNS ledger is 15 October 2026, leaving...
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Nubank Lights Up Bitcoin Transfers with New Partnership

Brazilian neobank Nubank has announced a groundbreaking partnership with payments platform Lightspark to bring the Bitcoin Lightning Network to its 100 million customers across...
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Memecoins Lead the Pack: A Mid-Year Snapshot of the Cryptocurrency Landscape

The cryptocurrency industry has once again defied expectations in the first half of 2024, showcasing a diverse range of profitable sectors. Leading the charge,...
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Hamsters Unleashed: Iran’s Surging Craze for Crypto Game

Digital hamsters are reportedly taking over Iran, and the government isn’t too keen on it. The Telegram-based crypto game Hamster Kombat has seen surging...
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Moonshot Mania: DEX Screener’s New Launchpad for Meme Coins

DEX Screener, a blockchain explorer tailored for decentralized exchanges, has made waves with the launch of its new platform, Moonshot, on April 24th. Specifically...
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John Romero Questions AI’s Originality in Gaming

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many aspects of video game development, yet John Romero, co-founder of ID Software and co-creator of the iconic game...
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Elna Proposes Game-Changing Enhancement to RAG Canister

Elna has put forth its 20th proposal within the SNS DAO framework, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the Internet Computer (IC)...