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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OISY 2.6 adds XRP, Robinhood assets and cycles support

OISY has released version 2.6 of its wallet, adding support for native XRP, Robinhood assets and a new way to hold Internet Computer compute...

Liquidium reports 1.6 million ICP supplied across 175 loans

Liquidium has reported a new milestone for its ICP lending activity, with 1.6 million ICP supplied through the platform across 175 loans. The milestone was...

Odin.fun reports busiest development week with 228 commits

Odin.fun has reported its busiest development week of the series, with 228 commits covering live community features, account security, search visibility and improvements to...

US equity ETF inflows fall to lowest level since March

US equity exchange-traded funds saw their average daily inflows fall to about US$3.3 billion in September, marking the third consecutive monthly decline and the...
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Sneed Trading Bot Explains Synthetic Stop Loss Ahead of Launch

A new trading tool built for the Internet Computer ecosystem is preparing to go live this week, with its developer offering a candid explanation...
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Global Copper Inventories Climb to 23 Year High as Stockpiles Surge

Copper inventories held across the world’s major metals exchanges have climbed to their highest level in more than two decades, raising fresh questions about...
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ICP Exchange Balances Slip Year to Date Despite Broader Rise in...

Exchange balances of Internet Computer’s native token, ICP, have fallen by roughly two million coins since the start of the year, reflecting a period...
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Rising SNS cycle costs put pressure on smaller ICP DAOs

Operational costs are emerging as a growing concern for DAOs built on the Internet Computer’s Service Nervous System, with new modelling suggesting mandatory infrastructure...
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Menes Protocol Opens Public Sale as Multichain Pitch Gains Early Traction

Menes Protocol has opened the public sale of its $MENES token, positioning itself as a fully on chain, multichain wallet and automation platform built...
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Whales Accumulate ICP as Price Struggles, Raising Questions Over Market Structure

Large holders of ICP have been increasing their positions since late October, even as price action has remained under pressure. On chain data indicates...