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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Dominic Williams says Open SaaS suite passes 5,000 commits

Dominic Williams says development of an Open SaaS suite aimed at rethinking enterprise software has now passed 5,000 commits, as work continues towards a...

ICPay releases Bucket SDK packages for developers

ICPay has released version 1.1.1 of its official ICPay Bucket packages, giving developers a way to build applications on ICPay Cloud from different programming...

Dominic Williams highlights Dan Boneh warning on rushed post-quantum transition

Dominic Williams has shared comments from renowned cryptographer Dan Boneh warning against rushing blockchain networks into post-quantum cryptography, highlighting the risks of making a...

Neutron Hackathon opens with focus on user-owned canisters and new licence

The Neutron Hackathon has opened, inviting developers to submit applications while putting a longer-term focus on software rights, user control and decentralisation. According to the...
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The Dollar Milkshake Theory and Bolivia’s Currency Crisis: Is there a...

Maria Irene The Dollar Milkshake Theory, popularized by financial strategist Brent Johnson, argues that the US dollar is set to become even stronger due to...
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Bolivia Struggles to Meet Demand for Dollars Amid Currency Crisis

Maria Irene Bolivia, a landlocked South American country, is currently facing a severe currency crisis. The government is battling to calm fears among savers and...
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Credit Suisse: A Bank in Crisis

Maria Irene Credit Suisse, one of the largest banks in Switzerland, is facing one of the worst crises in its history. With a long list...
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Daniel Lacalle on Escaping the Central Bank Trap and Embracing Sound...

Escape from the Central Bank Trap" is a book written by Daniel Lacalle, a renowned economist and fund manager who has worked in various...
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The Power of 42-Week Moving Average: A Must-Know Tool for Traders...

By Maria Irene The 42-week moving average is a crucial technical indicator that traders and speculators use to analyze market trends and make informed investment...
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Libertarianism: The Philosophy Behind Blockchain and Bitcoin

By Maria Irene Libertarianism is a political philosophy that emphasizes individual liberty, free markets, and limited government intervention. It has gained significant popularity in recent...