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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Exploring BitVM: The Breakthrough That Could Reshape Bitcoin’s Capabilities

Maria Irene If you're somewhat familiar with the cryptocurrency landscape, you've likely heard about Bitcoin's limitations when it comes to executing complex operations or "smart...
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Hub3: The SocialFi Sensation That’s Got Everyone Buzzing, and Why It’s...

SocialFi platforms are making waves by merging social interaction with financial investment. Enter Hub3, a freshly minted venture built on the Solana blockchain, which...
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Digital Yuan Giveaways Boost Adoption, Claims Chinese Central Bank

In a push to accelerate the adoption of the digital yuan, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) asserts that its digital currency giveaway programs...
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Bitcoin: A ‘Super Logical’ Step Towards a Transparent Future, Says OpenAI...

In a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman voiced his enthusiasm for Bitcoin, hailing it as a "super logical"...
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From Gaza to Gasoline: How Uncertainty is the Only Sure Bet...

As the world grapples with escalating conflicts, market volatility, and socio-political unrest, one thing remains a constant fixture—uncertainty. Oil prices are now skating on...
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Home Sweet Homebase: Paving the Path from Pixels to Property

Maria Irene The annals of investment have long been tales of a privileged affair with traditional assets such as real estate, fine art, or stocks...