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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Artificial Intelligence

AI services could account for 8.8% of US GDP by 2032

Artificial intelligence services could account for 8.8 per cent of US gross domestic product by 2032, according to projections estimating how much businesses and...

Dominic Williams argues AI-driven cryptography risks deserve more attention than quantum threats

Dominic Williams, founder of the DFINITY Foundation, has called on cryptocurrency networks to focus more closely on the security risks artificial intelligence could pose...

Liquidium advertises 3.164% APY on USDC supplied on Ethereum

Liquidium is promoting a variable annual percentage yield (APY) of 3.164% for users supplying USD Coin (USDC) on Ethereum, inviting stablecoin holders to earn...

ICPSwap announces 92-day PUFFIN staking pool with 70 million tokens in rewards

ICPSwap has announced that staking is live for PUFFIN, with a 92-day rewards pool offering 70 million PUFFIN tokens to participants. The staking announcement was...
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PIPE Dreams: Bridging Gaps and Breaking Chains in the Bitcoin Token...

In a time when most people are stepping back and taking things slow, Benny The Dev is doing the opposite. Despite battling COVID-19, he...
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Bitkey Beta: Jack Dorsey’s Quirky Quest to Unlock Bitcoin for All

Maria Irene On October 4, 2023, Jack Dorsey's Block unveiled its fresh endeavor, the Bitkey Beta, blending open-source software, hardware wallets, and mobile applications into...
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Lava Pool Ignites Geothermal Sparks in El Salvador’s Bitcoin Voyage

In a bid to channel the undercurrents of renewable geothermal energy into the burgeoning domain of cryptocurrency, Volcano Energy has joined forces with Luxor...
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Crypto-Friendly Patrick McHenry Takes Interim House Speaker Role Following Historic Ousting

In a historic turn of events, the United States House of Representatives witnessed the unprecedented ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with eight Republicans...
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Ripple’s Singapore Arm Secures Formal License Approval

In a significant development for Ripple, the Monetary Authority of Singapore has formally approved the license for Ripple's subsidiary, Ripple Markets APAC Pte Ltd....
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Star Atlas Breaks Ground: ATMTA Unleashes Free Access to Developer Tools...

In a major move for Solana developers, Star Atlas creator ATMTA opens the doors to its developer tools and documentation through ATMTA. The Solana...