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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Bittensor Releases v431 Update with New Security Tools and Faster Network Operations

Bittensor has released version 431, a major update focused on improving security, transparency and operational tools for its decentralised network. The update introduces new security...

Dvinity opens Solana-integrated slots platform for community testing

Dvinity has opened access to early testing of its new Solana-integrated slots platform, inviting members of the Solana and Internet Computer communities to try...

funnAI Rebrands to ONICAI Ahead of Planned SNS Launch

The team behind decentralised AI platform funnAI has announced a rebrand to ONICAI, with its native $FUNNAI token set to become $ONICAI following the...

Dominic Williams Points to Decentralised Cloud as Data Centre Risks Grow

Dominic Williams, founder of DFINITY and the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), has renewed the case for decentralised cloud infrastructure following claims circulating during the...
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When Fear Takes Hold: A History of Bank Runs and Their...

Maria Irene For many people, the term "bank run" might conjure up images of the Great Depression or other economic crises throughout history. But bank...
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DeFi Emerges as a Promising Alternative to Traditional Finance

Maria Irene Decentralized finance, or DeFi, has been one of the fastest-growing sectors in the blockchain space. It allows people to access financial services without...
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Avalanche Subnets: The Power of Customizable Blockchain Networks

Maria Irene Blockchain technology has come a long way since its inception in 2008 with the creation of Bitcoin. Today, blockchain networks have become more...
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Understanding Secular Trends and Their Impact on the Stock Market: How...

Maria Irene Secular refers to something that is long-term or ongoing, as opposed to something that is temporary or short-lived. In the context of the...
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ETFs: A Brief History of Successes and Failures in the Global...

Maria Irene Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become increasingly popular among investors since their introduction in the 1990s. ETFs are investment funds that trade on stock...
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Exploring the Intersection of Love and Data: A Thought-Provoking Q&A Session...

Love and emotions are complex and deeply personal experiences that have fascinated and puzzled humans for centuries. With advances in technology and data analysis,...