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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RBA at a Policy Crossroads: Will Inflation Slip Prompt a Strategy...

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is on the verge of a strategic about-face as the latest inflation figures suggest an unexpected lull in...
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Blockchain Ventures: Funding Highlights in Private Accounts, Tokenization, and Healthcare Infrastructure...

In the midst of a bear market for the crypto industry, blockchain-based startups continue to secure venture capital funding, with a focus on projects...
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Solana’s Shadow Storage Redefines File Sharing

In an era where digital ownership and privacy are becoming as crucial as the data itself, a new service emerges on the horizon of...
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Venus and Curve join forces: A leap into the next era...

In a groundbreaking announcement that could reshape the landscape of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Michael Egorov, the visionary behind Curve Finance, has proposed a strategic...
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Bitmap Inches Towards Digital Dominance, Challenging Sandbox’s Reign

A new contender is making waves, drawing closer to unseating the dominant force of The Sandbox in the metaverse ecosystem. Bitmap's ascent is as...
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Silicon Symphony: Unveiling Nanowire Networks’ Quantum Leap in Machine Intelligence

In an important development, researchers have unveiled a new frontier in machine intelligence, potentially reshaping the landscape of AI computation and energy efficiency. Departing...