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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Living Lean: Jack Mallers on Embracing Simplicity with Bitcoin

In a world where consumer culture often dominates our lives, Jack Mallers offers a refreshing perspective on personal finance and sustainability. His recent statement...
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Western Australia’s $30 Million Boost for Start-Ups

Western Australia is setting the stage for a vibrant innovation ecosystem with the launch of the $30 million WA Venture Capital (WAVC) Initiative. Designed...
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Bitcoin Holdings Surge as Companies Bet Big on Crypto

The corporate world has been steadily increasing its exposure to Bitcoin over the past few years, with recent figures from River Financial showing that...
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Bitcoin Miners’ AI Dreams Hit Costly Reality Check

Bitcoin mining companies have been making headlines for their efforts to diversify into high-performance computing (HPC) and AI data centers, with promises of new...
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Guardrails to Keep AI on Track in Australia

Australia’s journey into the AI world has reached a pivotal point. With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, particularly in high-risk applications, the Australian...
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Facial Recognition Payments: Ready or Not?

Imagine walking into a shop, grabbing what you need, and paying simply by looking at a screen. This isn't science fiction—it's already happening in...