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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Canister Lab

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...

Onicai brings open-source decision models fully on-chain

Onicai has released version 0.20.0 of llama_cpp_canister, opening the door to running open-source decision models fully on-chain on the Internet Computer. Unlike conventional language models...

OpenChat adds direct crypto transfers through Oisy and NFID Wallet

OpenChat users can now send cryptocurrency directly through the platform using Oisy and NFID Wallet, removing the need to first deposit funds into an...

Onicai SNS proposal goes live on ICP governance

A proposal to move onicai towards decentralised governance through an SNS is now live on the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System (NNS), giving the...
Macro Scene
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Easier Than Ever: US Financial Conditions Defy Inflation Warnings

US financial conditions have reached levels of ease not seen in nearly a quarter-century, an intriguing shift as markets brace for potential moves from...
Maria Irene

ICP’s Berilo Milestone: Debugging Canisters Made Simple

The Berilo Milestone introduces significant advancements for developers using Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), particularly in enhancing operational capabilities for managing canisters. This milestone is...
Maria Irene

ICP’s Reverse Gas Fee Model: A Breakthrough in Blockchain Transaction Efficiency

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has introduced a transformative solution with its reverse gas fee model, which fundamentally shifts how blockchain transactions are handled....
Maria Irene

US Credit Rejection Rates Hit Record Highs: Is the Debt Bubble...

The US credit market is facing a significant downturn as rejection rates for credit applications surge to unprecedented levels. According to the Federal Reserve’s...
Maria Irene

$ALPACALB Migration to $PACA: What You Need to Know

The Internet Computer ($ICP) ecosystem is abuzz with news that $ALPACALB, the community-loved token, is migrating to $PACA. This transition is expected to bring...
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Gary Gensler to Step Down as SEC Chair After Transformative Tenure

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that its 33rd Chair, Gary Gensler, will step down from his position on January 20, 2025, marking...