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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Magic Eden Takes the Crown: Overtakes Blur in NFT Trading Frenzy

Magic Eden has soared to the top of the NFT trading world, surpassing Blur in trading volume and cementing its status as the leading...
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ENS On the Move: Layer-2 Migration to Slash Gas Fees and...

Ethereum Name Service (ENS) is making a big shift. As gas fees continue to be a thorn in the side of Ethereum users, ENS...
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Ronaldo’s Digital Dive: Fourth NFT Collection Launches Amid Legal Storm

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of football's most iconic figures, has once again dived into the digital world with the launch of his fourth NFT collection....
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Bitcoin Finds a Home in Academia

Unchained and the University of Austin (UATX) are teaming up to integrate Bitcoin into the university’s long-term endowment strategy. This collaboration is spearheaded by...
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Bitcoin Hack Back: Engineers Score $3M with Old Tech Tweak

Cybersecurity in the digital age often conjures images of cutting-edge technology, intricate code, and high-stakes battles against faceless adversaries. But sometimes, innovation comes from...
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Deutsche Bank Dives into Ethereum: A Bold Move to Tackle Margin...

Deutsche Bank, one of the world's leading financial institutions, is making significant strides in integrating blockchain technology into its operations. The bank has begun...