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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China Bets on Blockchain: NFT and dApp Development Flourish Despite Crypto...

Amidst the global cacophony of regulatory measures on cryptocurrency, China has emerged with a contrarian stance that diverges from its stringent crypto trading ban....
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Solana Eclipses Ethereum in NFT Arena: A New Era Dawns

As the digital ledger technology evolves, two notable players, Solana and Bitcoin, have recently outshone Ethereum, traditionally the frontrunner in the non-fungible token (NFT)...
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Embrace the Holiday Spirit with PIV Cards: Revolutionizing Christmas Shopping with...

As the festive season approaches, the PIVX community's most interesting feature introduced in October can be an innovative way to revolutionize holiday shopping: PIV...
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ICP’s Strategic Leap: Strengthening Cybersecurity Across Digital Frontiers

ICP has stepped into the spotlight by addressing a ubiquitous concern faced by companies—cybersecurity threats leading to ransom attacks. The notorious incident with the...
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Apple’s Clever Move: AI Breakthrough for iPhone

Apple has quietly unveiled a technique, detailed in a recent research paper, showcasing the company's progress in making advanced AI compatible with iPhones. This...
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Unjamming Bitcoin: Clever Fixes for Stuck Transactions

Did you know that a low-fee Bitcoin transaction can turn into a digital version of 'Waiting for Godot'? When your Bitcoin transaction gets trapped...