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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Pendle’s Meteoric Rise: A DeFi Giant Approaching the $1 Billion Milestone

In a remarkable display of growth and innovation within the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, Pendle has emerged as a formidable entity, nearing a monumental...
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Former SEC Official Sparks Debate Over Ethical Boundaries in Sports Sponsorships...

The partnership between the Dallas Mavericks and Voyager Digital has ignited a firestorm of criticism, particularly from John Reed Stark, a former official of...
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EVM RPC Canister Beta Hits the Scene

The buzz in the cryptocurrency world intensifies as the EVM RPC canister beta goes live, promising to revolutionize the integration landscape between ICP canister...
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Crypto Token Unlock: Millions Flood Market, Traders Brace

By the end of this month, the cryptocurrency market is set for a significant influx of previously locked tokens, totaling hundreds of millions of...
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ERC-404: Blending the Best of Both Worlds

The digital asset landscape is evolving, and the forefront of this transformation is the ERC-404 standard. Emerging as an innovative solution, ERC-404 seamlessly merges...
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Dencun Upgrade Set to Revolutionize Ethereum Layer-2s, Driving Down Transaction Costs

The eagerly anticipated Dencun upgrade is poised to make its mark on the Ethereum mainnet, scheduled for launch on March 13. This pivotal update...