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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Bitcoin and Ethereum: Nation-State Attackers Face Insurmountable Costs

The feasibility of nation-states orchestrating 51% attacks on the Bitcoin and Ethereum networks has been deemed impractical, asserts the latest findings from Coin Metrics,...
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From Bars to Bytes: The Dazzling Journey from Gold to Bitcoin...

The investment landscape is undergoing a remarkable metamorphosis, where the lustrous appeal of gold Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) is gradually being overshadowed by the burgeoning...
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Bitcoin Breaks $1 Trillion Mark Again: Coinbase and MicroStrategy Surge in...

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) once again dominates the crypto market headlines as it surpasses the $1 trillion market cap mark, marking a significant milestone in...
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Coinbase Soars as Bitcoin Rises: Analysts Eye Robust Q4 Results

Shares in cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase have surged by 37% in the past week, riding the wave of Bitcoin's recent rally. With the firm set...
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Crypto City: ICP Emerges as DAO Hub with NNS Leading the...

Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is emerging as the nucleus of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) in the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrency. According to recent data...
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DOGE’s Cosmic Leap: SpaceX Sets Sights on a Moon Mission

The cryptocurrency world is abuzz with the latest news that has propelled the popular meme coin, DOGE, into the spotlight once again. Plans are...