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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Ordinals: Unleashing a Billion-Dollar Revolution in Bitcoin’s Legacy

A seismic shift in the digital currency arena has unfolded with the advent of Ordinals, a protocol that's redefining Bitcoin's legacy. Launched in January...
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Digital Finance’s New Frontier: Valour’s Groundbreaking ICP Token ETP

Valour Inc., a subsidiary of DeFi Technologies, is charting new territory in the world of digital finance with its latest offering: a physical backed...
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Tech Innovators Unveiled: Honoring the Visionaries of This Week’s Developer Grantees

The landscape of technological innovation is constantly evolving, and this week, we shine a light on a new cohort of Developer Grantees. Their projects...
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AI Jobs Revolution: Unraveling the Paradox of Efficiency and Creativity

In an era dominated by the "AI or else" mantra, the impact of technological advancements unfolds in unexpected ways. The surge in AI implementation...
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Bitcoin Overtakes Berkshire: A Tale of Disruption and Tradition in Finance

The financial world has recently witnessed a momentous event: Bitcoin, a digital currency once casually dismissed by investment mogul Warren Buffett as "rat poison,"...
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Extending Western Civilization with Bitcoin: A Fresh Perspective on Currency Evolution

Brian Armstrong, the visionary founder of Coinbase, recently sparked a thought-provoking dialogue about the role of Bitcoin in safeguarding the future of western civilization....