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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Bionic Hands for All: A Future Where Technology Fits Your Budget

Robotic limbs are making their way from science fiction into everyday life, thanks to innovations in technology and thoughtful design. One company, Alt Bionics,...
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Lines Form for Bitcoin Scans as Worldcoin Enters Singapore

Queues have formed at the GR.iD shopping mall in Singapore, with eager participants lining up for an unusual sight—a silver orb that scans their...
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Apple Delays AI Features to Fine-Tune User Experience

Apple’s eagerly awaited artificial intelligence features, branded as Apple Intelligence, are hitting a slight snag in their rollout schedule. Originally expected to launch alongside...
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Insolvency Surge Hits Cafes and Restaurants in Australia as Costs Soar

Australia's latest insolvency figures from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) reveal a sharp increase in the number of companies entering external administration,...
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Bitcoin Boosts El Salvador’s Tourist Appeal Amidst Inflation Concerns

El Salvador’s embrace of Bitcoin is proving to be a double-edged sword, as new insights reveal the cryptocurrency’s impact on the country’s tourism industry...
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Wyoming’s New Institute Aims to Unveil Bitcoin’s Complexities

The University of Wyoming is setting the stage for a fresh perspective on Bitcoin research with the launch of its new Bitcoin Research Institute,...