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

Musk’s Mega Boost for Trump: A $75 Million Donation

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur known for his role as CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has made headlines by donating nearly $75 million to...
Maria Irene

Ether’s Next Leap: The Quest for 100k Transactions Per Second

Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, has unveiled ambitious goals for the blockchain's future in a recent blog post detailing the next phase of...
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One Month of BURN: A Bonfire Worth Watching

It’s been a month since BURN ignited the mining scene on ICP, and already, the results are beginning to show. With over $1M in...
Maria Irene

Hurricane Helene’s Wake-Up Call: Why Cash Remains King in a Digital...

The digital age has revolutionized the way we manage money, from contactless payments and cryptocurrencies to mobile apps like Venmo and Cash App. However,...
Maria Irene

Kraken Opens the Door to Restaking: A New Chapter for ETH...

Kraken, the renowned cryptocurrency exchange, has introduced an exciting new feature for its customers, allowing them to restake their already-staked ETH on the Ethereum...
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Portugal: The Surprising Tax Haven You Didn’t See Coming!

Portugal is fast emerging as a top choice for expats, entrepreneurs, retirees, and digital nomads seeking a blend of favourable taxes, EU citizenship, and...