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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Monash Scientists Create New AI Tool for Drug Discovery

A breakthrough in artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the early stages of drug discovery. Australian researchers, led by Monash University, have unveiled an...
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Digital Dilemmas: Asia’s Social Sector Faces Cybersecurity Challenges

Asia's social sector is stepping into the digital era with enthusiasm, yet recent findings suggest significant gaps in preparedness for cybersecurity threats. The Doing...
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Trump Coin Buzz: Crypto Community Speculates on DJT Token Launch

Donald Trump appears to be tapping into the $2.5 trillion crypto industry with rumors swirling about a new crypto token dubbed "Trump Coin." As...
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FU Money for Gamers: OpenSeason’s Big Token Airdrop

The creators of OpenSeason, a crypto-themed battle royale shooter game that uses Ethereum NFT access passes, have some exciting news for their community. On...
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TikTok’s AI Avatars: The Future of Ad Content

TikTok is on the cusp of revolutionizing advertising with its latest announcement: the introduction of artificial intelligence-powered “digital avatars” that can promote products with...
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Digital Leap: Ethiopia’s Ambitious Economic Reform

Ethiopia is making significant strides toward economic modernization with the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) at the helm, preparing two crucial proclamations as part...