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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ckSOL proposal aims to bring Solana assets to the Internet Computer

Proposals have been submitted to the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System (NNS) to deploy ckSOL, a token designed to bring Solana’s native SOL cryptocurrency...

Bleep App promotes ad-free social networking on the Internet Computer

Bleep App is positioning itself as an alternative to conventional social media, promoting an ad-free experience and instant monetisation for users on the Internet...

DAMONIC locks more than $8,000 in ICPSwap liquidity for one year

The DAMONIC project has locked a liquidity position worth more than $8,000 in the DAMONIC/ICP trading pool on ICPSwap for one year, according to...

ICPay launches prepaid storage plans through ICBucket

ICPay is promoting a prepaid storage option through ICBucket that allows users to pay for data storage directly from their ICPay balance, without using...
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US Recession Looming: 42 Macro CEO Darius Dale Warns of Potential...

Economist Darius Dale, founder and CEO of 42 Macro, has forecasted a US recession between Q2 to Q4 of 2023, which could significantly impact...
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Coinbase Officials Express Disappointment Over SEC’s Wells Notice, Urge Against Unnecessary...

Coinbase's CEO Brian Armstrong and Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal have responded to the Securities Exchange Commission's (SEC) Wells notice, expressing their disappointment with...
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Bank of Japan’s Policy Decision: Calm Before the Storm?

Market Implications and Potential Shocks Explored In anticipation of the upcoming Bank of Japan (BOJ) policy decision, experts are debating the potential implications on global...
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PancakeSwap Unveils CAKE Tokenomics v2.5, Explores Deflationary Strategies

PancakeSwap, the leading decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Binance Smart Chain, held an insightful Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on April 26th, addressing the...
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ShapeShift DAO Seeks Community Support for Decentralized Exchange Development through Gitcoin...

ShapeShift DAO, the innovative team behind the multi-wallet, multi-chain app that aims to serve as a comprehensive self-custody alternative to centralized exchanges, has recently...
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Introducing Streaming Swaps: Revolutionizing Price Execution in the THORChain Ecosystem

Maria Irene In the ever-evolving world of decentralized finance, the need for seamless and efficient trading mechanisms is a top priority. THORChain, a decentralized liquidity...