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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Bitcoin’s “Halving” Ushers in Runes Rush, Boosts Miners’ Fortunes

The recent Bitcoin "halving," expected to reduce miner rewards, took an unexpected turn with the launch of Casey Rodarmor's Runes protocol. This groundbreaking technology,...
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BlockDAG’s Lunar Leap: Pioneering DAG Tech Sparks Crypto Frenzy

BlockDAG has emerged as a pioneering force in the cryptocurrency market, setting new standards with its innovative Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) technology. This unique...
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Australia Awaits Crypto “Unicorn” Boom as Regulatory Clarity Lags

Australia could soon witness the rise of new cryptocurrency powerhouses, akin to tech success stories like Canva and Atlassian. This budding anticipation springs from...
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Blockchain Boom: Enterprises Embrace the Ledger

The recent commentary from a BlockDaemon strategist points to an unmistakable trend: institutional adoption of blockchain technology is soaring to new heights. This surge...
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Ripple Rides the Wave: CEO Foresees Bright Horizon for XRP

As the dust settles on Ripple's longstanding legal confrontations, CEO Brad Garlinghouse projects a promising future for XRP, particularly as the company shifts its...
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ICP’s AI Smart Contract Breakthrough: Speeding Up the Future

The confluence of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology is promising unprecedented advancements, particularly in the realm of smart contracts. At the forefront of...