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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56 Bitcoin Blocks Inscribed as BIC Map Goes Live on ICP

Day one of BIC has closed with 56 Bitcoin blocks now permanently inscribed on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), marking the first visible phase...

Bitmap in a Canister goes live on ICP mainnet with one million claimable digital districts

Bitmap in a Canister (BIC) has launched on the ICP mainnet, introducing a system of one million on-chain districts that can be claimed through...

Pakistan launches first cloud engine built on blockchain infrastructure in new digital rollout

Pakistan’s first cloud engine built on blockchain-based infrastructure has gone live, marking the start of a staged rollout that will extend access to government...

WooCommerce runs inside ICP canisters as WASP pushes WordPress into Web3

A new development in the Internet Computer ecosystem is drawing attention from developers and digital commerce watchers, as WooCommerce is now operating within WordPress...
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Federal Reserve Hike: Long and Variable Lags

Maria Irene As the Federal Reserve weighs its options for interest rates, investors are bracing themselves for a long and tumultuous ride. The prospect of...
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Understanding Stagflation: A Complex Economic Phenomenon Explained with Examples

Maria Irene Stagflation is a condition in which the economy experiences stagnant economic growth, high inflation, and high unemployment at the same time. This is...
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Inside Binance’s Tokenomics: A Look at the Origins, Entrepreneurship, and Innovations...

Maria Irene Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has become a household name in the crypto space. The company's success can be...
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The Rise of NFTs: Exploring the Origins and Key Proponents of...

Maria Irene Non-Fungible Tokens, commonly known as NFTs, have recently become the talk of the town in the world of art and collectibles. The concept...
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ERC20 vs. ERC4337: Understanding the Differences in Ethereum Standards

Maria Irene As the world of blockchain technology evolves, developers are continually introducing new standards to enhance user experience and address the shortcomings of existing...
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The Gospel According to Bitcoin Jesus: The Story of Roger Ver

Maria Irene In the early days of Bitcoin, when the cryptocurrency was still a niche technology that few people had heard of, there was one...