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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Maria Irene

CZ Binance’s Tweet: A Reflection on Missed Crypto Opportunities

Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ, the co-founder and former CEO of Binance, recently sparked a conversation on social media with a thought-provoking tweet....
Maria Irene

Homebuyer Demand Nosedives to Historic Lows

The housing market has taken a steep downturn, with homebuyer demand plummeting to its lowest level in three decades. Mortgage applications to purchase homes...
Maria Irene

Ethereum’s Dilemma: Why ICP Could Be Its Unexpected Lifeline

Ethereum, once hailed as the flagship of decentralised finance and smart contracts, is facing a rough patch. With its prices on a downward trajectory,...
Maria Irene

ClassPlus: Smoothing the Code for ICP Developers

ClassPlus is a powerful tool for developers working on the Internet Computer (ICP), designed to streamline the coding process by reducing boilerplate, safeguarding data...
Maria Irene

ICP Made Easy: Simplifying dfx.json Management with VS Code Extension

For developers working with the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), managing configuration files like dfx.json can be challenging. However, with the recent launch of a...
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Decentralized Networks: A Look at MultiverseX and ICP Nodes

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) and MultiverseX (formerly Elrond) both utilise nodes to drive decentralisation but implement distinct strategies in their structure, governance, and...