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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IC’s Canisters: The Core of DApp Memory, State & Storage

In the intricate world of the Internet Computer (IC), Canisters emerge as the unsung heroes, serving as the virtual machines where both data and...
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Cryptocurrency Betting on Taiwan Presidential Election Raises Legal Concerns

As the Taiwan presidential election approaches, residents are being cautioned against using cryptocurrency betting platforms to wager on the political outcome. The warning comes...
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PIVX: A Festive Frenzy of Privacy, Progress, and Pioneering Moves!

As Christmas approaches, the atmosphere at PIVX is buzzing with excitement and activity. The past week has been particularly notable, marked by a series...
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PIVX Scoop: Inside the Dev Lab – Balancing Innovations with Fixes

Recent strides at PIVX, under the guidance of Duddino and JSKitty, mark a consistent leap in refining the platform's functionality and user interface. The...
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BONK Boom Turns Solana Phones into Hotcakes

The once-overlooked Saga phone is having its moment in the sun, and it's all thanks to the meme-fueled rise of BONK. Arbitrage traders are in...
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Polemos and Illuvium Unleash Game-Changing NFT Rental Power

Imagine a future where gamers can effortlessly navigate tough levels with rented in-game items, or test out new games on their wishlist by borrowing...