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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Deciphering the Bitcoin Crystal Ball: A Futuristic Forecast or a Financial...

As we navigate the rippling waves of the financial markets, an intriguing chart has surfaced, igniting discussions among investors, analysts, and enthusiasts alike. The...
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BrainGPT: A Symphony of Thought and Technological Harmony

In the quest for the seamless integration of human cognition with artificial intelligence, enter BrainGPT—a remarkable leap into the uncharted territories of thought-to-text translation....
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Blockchain’s Graffiti Revolution: Inscriptions Shake Chains and Rattle Gas Prices!

The recent upheaval in the crypto space has been marked by a surge in activity surrounding a relatively obscure concept—Inscriptions. These inscriptions, however, have...
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Scaling Bitcoin: Bob Bodily’s Vision for a High-Speed Crypto Future

Bob Bodily, CEO of bioniq, a pioneering Ordinals marketplace built on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) using ckBTC, recently shared his insights on scaling...
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Sonic Swap V3: Bridging Digital Currencies, Amplifying Rewards

With just over a month remaining before Sonic Swap Version 3 takes the stage, the decentralized exchange (DEX) on INCP is gearing up for...
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Crypto Crystal Ball: Ripple’s Legal Wizard Peeks into 2024

Ripple's Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, has pulled back the curtain on the future of the cryptocurrency landscape, painting a vivid picture of what...