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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Abu Dhabi’s Blockchain Marvel: Turning Carbon Emissions into Crypto Cheers!

An announcement from an Abu Dhabi government-affiliated research center has stirred anticipation in the realm of environmental innovation. Unveiled at the United Nations Climate...
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Beam Blazes Ahead: Gaming Blockchain Teams Up with Immutable zkEVM on...

In a bid to redefine the gaming blockchain landscape, Beam, an open-source blockchain operated by Merit Circle DAO, is set to make waves with...
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Bitcoin Voyager Paco de la India Concludes His Global Run, Plans...

As the sun sets on a unique global adventure, Paco de la India draws the curtains on his extraordinary 'Last Run with bitcoin.' This...
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ShapeShift’s Innovative Fee Overhaul: Embracing Small Traders and FOX Token Holders

ShapeShift, a notable player in the  multi chain wallet universe, has unveiled an inventive update to its fee structure, marking a shift in its...
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Bitcoin’s Dilemma: Trac’s Candid Take on Dev Decisions

The role and influence of developers are often a topic of intense debate. A recent statement by Trac, a notable protocol in the ordinals...
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Coinbase Unveils Crypto Transfer via Messaging Apps

The latest development from the payment world comes from Coinbase, which has now enabled its users to transfer cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and USD Coin...