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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ICP-USD perpetuals go live on Plug with trading via Hyperliquid

ICP-USD perpetual contracts are now live on Plug, giving users a way to trade ICP derivatives through Hyperliquid without moving their assets away from...

Odin.fun prepares staking launch as locking feature nears release

Odin.fun is preparing to launch its new locking feature, with the platform saying the release could go live by early next week at the...

funnAI launches one-click top-up for all mAIners with 50% bonus cycles

funnAI has launched a new “Top up all mAIners” feature, allowing users to replenish their entire mAIner fleet with a single click. Previously, users managing...

Bitcoin lending models take different approaches to collateral and risk

Bitcoin-backed lending may offer the same basic proposition, access to liquidity without selling BTC, but the way collateral is controlled can vary widely. Multisignature arrangements,...
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Navigating the Complex World of Emerging Markets: Insights from Gordian Gaeta’s Opportunities...

By Maria Irene Investing in emerging markets can be both exciting and challenging. On one hand, these economies offer high growth potential and access to...
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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...