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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MULTI/DEX handles liquidations as ICP prices rise

MULTI/DEX on the Internet Computer is operating smoothly as rising ICP prices trigger short liquidations, according to Dominic Williams, founder of DFINITY. Williams said 5%...

DVINITY DAO enters beta with public NNS neuron

The DVINITY DAO has entered beta, with its public NNS neuron now live and plans to fund it with 1,500 ICP as the project...

ICPanda DAO unveils new digital sovereignty plan

ICPanda DAO has proposed a new whitepaper that sets out a broader direction for the project, moving it from its origins as a meme...

Pakistan puts government apps on Internet Computer

Pakistan’s adoption of Internet Computer infrastructure has moved from planning to live government applications, according to a new update from DFINITY Chief Business Officer...
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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...
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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...