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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DFINITY continues WebAssembly partnership with Carnegie Mellon research centre

The DFINITY Foundation is continuing its partnership with Carnegie Mellon University’s WebAssembly Research Center, extending a relationship focused on the development and research of...

Caffeine AI lets users choose the model behind their app builds

Caffeine AI has introduced a new option allowing users to choose which AI model builds their applications, giving them greater control over how they...

Dominic Williams points to ICP as AI agents move towards machine-native payments

DFINITY founder Dominic Williams has pointed to the Internet Computer as an example of infrastructure that could allow AI agents to use digital payment...

12,508 ICP deposited on Liquidium in a single transaction

A single deposit of 12,508 ICP has been reported on Liquidium, highlighting one way ICP holders can access liquidity without immediately selling their tokens. The...
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NXUSD: A Resilient Stablecoin Offering Capital Efficiency and Security in a...

Algorithmic stablecoins have become increasingly popular in the world of cryptocurrencies, offering a unique solution to the problem of price volatility. These digital assets...
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Algorithmic Stablecoins: A Double-Edged Sword in the Crypto Industry

In recent years, the world of cryptocurrencies has seen significant innovation, with the emergence of algorithmic stablecoins being one such development. These digital assets...
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US Recession Looming: 42 Macro CEO Darius Dale Warns of Potential...

Economist Darius Dale, founder and CEO of 42 Macro, has forecasted a US recession between Q2 to Q4 of 2023, which could significantly impact...
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Coinbase Officials Express Disappointment Over SEC’s Wells Notice, Urge Against Unnecessary...

Coinbase's CEO Brian Armstrong and Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal have responded to the Securities Exchange Commission's (SEC) Wells notice, expressing their disappointment with...
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Bank of Japan’s Policy Decision: Calm Before the Storm?

Market Implications and Potential Shocks Explored In anticipation of the upcoming Bank of Japan (BOJ) policy decision, experts are debating the potential implications on global...
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PancakeSwap Unveils CAKE Tokenomics v2.5, Explores Deflationary Strategies

PancakeSwap, the leading decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Binance Smart Chain, held an insightful Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on April 26th, addressing the...