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...
Books
Maria Irene

Friedman’s Capitalism & Freedom: A Must-Read for Anyone Interested in Economics...

By Maria Irene If you're like me, you probably never thought you'd pick up a book about economics voluntarily. But after seeing Capitalism and Freedom by...
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Wirex and Novatti Team Up to Bring Innovative Payment Services to...

By Maria Irene Wirex, the global multicurrency payment platform, has announced a partnership with Novatti, a payment technology company, to issue Visa cards in Australia....
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A meeting of two revolutionary minds: Adam Smith and Satoshi Nakamoto

Adam Smith, the father of modern economics, and Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonym of the creator of Bitcoin, two of the most revolutionary thinkers of...
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Crypto Industry in Turmoil as Signature Bank Shutdown Raises Questions

Maria Irene The recent shutdown of Signature Bank has raised concerns within the crypto community, with some experts suggesting that the US government is waging...
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The 2008 Financial Crisis: A Decade Later, Lessons Learned and Unlearned

By Maria Irene More than ten years ago, the world was shaken by the global financial crisis, which began in the United States and quickly...
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Understanding the Differences Between XRP and Ripple: A Comprehensive Guide

What is XRP? XRP is a digital currency that was created by Ripple Labs, Inc. in 2012. It is used as a medium of exchange...