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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Astar Breaks Ground: Integrates with Polygon’s AggLayer for Unified Liquidity

Astar, a leading blockchain network within the Japanese Web3 community, announced its groundbreaking integration with Polygon's new AggLayer. This move positions Astar zkEVM as...
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Coachella’s Digital Harmony: NFTs Remix the Festival Experience

The fusion of music festivals and digital innovation takes a significant leap forward as Coachella partners with OpenSea to launch a series of Non-Fungible...
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BRICS Embarks on Blockchain Payment System Initiative

The BRICS grouping, comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is set to embark on a groundbreaking initiative to create a payment...
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MIT Unveils AI Breakthrough for Robotic Warehouses

MIT researchers have introduced a game-changing AI model set to revolutionize warehouse logistics, promising to streamline operations in robotic warehouses amid the booming e-commerce...
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Bitcoin’s Roller Coaster Ride Shakes the Market

As the digital currency market once again demonstrated its trademark unpredictability, Bitcoin, the pioneering cryptocurrency, recently took its enthusiasts and investors on a whirlwind...
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Forging the Future of Decentralized AI: ELNA’s Vision of Community-Driven Innovation

In a compelling conversation with the ELNA team, Maria Irene delved into the transformative potential of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology. ELNA's...