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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The Network State Conference: When Twitter Threads Become Real-Life Debates

The first-ever Network State Conference has successfully wrapped up, boasting more than a thousand in-person attendees and a speaker list that reads like a...
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Solana’s Sizzle: From Firedancers to GameShift, What You Missed at the...

In a day teeming with revelations and advancements, the Solana ecosystem flexed its tech muscles yet again, unveiling a range of new projects and...
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MetaMask and Blockaid Team Up to Guard Your Crypto Billions—No Snoopers...

This week marks a milestone in the crypto world. MetaMask, the go-to web3 platform developed by Consensys, and Blockaid, a leader in web3 security,...
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Avalanche’s October Snowfall: Devs Enroll, Coins Stable, and Gamers Score!

In a climate where the crypto industry seems to be hitting new milestones almost daily, Avalanche has managed to make its own splash. According...
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When Amsterdam Meets Web3: Day One Impressions from Solana Breakpoint 2023

Amsterdam, the city celebrated for its canals, bicycles, and historic charm, is playing host to the future of decentralization: Solana Breakpoint 2023. From October...
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The AI Ascension: Steve Ballmer’s Surging Wealth and its Ripple Effects

In a remarkable turn of events, former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is on the verge of a financial milestone that could reshape the hierarchy...