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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Appic DAO Simplifies Cross-Chain DeFi, Riding the Wave of Blockchain Interoperability

The blockchain space is rapidly evolving, with cross-chain protocols taking centre stage in the fight for true interoperability. Recent data from CoinLaw highlights a...
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Token Trouble: How a Governance Exploit Rocked the ICP Network

On May 5, 2025, the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) network found itself at the centre of a significant governance controversy. BoomDAO, a decentralised autonomous...
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Lighter, Faster, Smarter: Juno Trims the Fat from Analytics

Juno Analytics has recently launched a highly anticipated update that focuses on simplifying its platform and improving the overall user experience. This release offers...
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BTC5050 Bets on Hourly Bitcoin Wins With $1 Entry and No...

A new entrant in the growing field of blockchain gaming is preparing to launch a decentralised lottery that promises hourly Bitcoin jackpots, minimal entry...
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Gold-Backed Liquidity is the New Gold Standard on ICP

Gold has been a symbol of value for millennia, but in the world of cryptocurrency, it’s stepping into a whole new role. On the...
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Dominic Williams Weighs In After Kraken Uncovers North Korean Hacker Plot,...

Kraken, the well-known cryptocurrency exchange, recently revealed a serious breach attempt involving a North Korean hacker posing as an engineering candidate. The hacker's goal...