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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Canister Lab

Dom Wallet adds Silk Road exhibit exploring Bitcoin, crime and state power

Dom Wallet has added a new exhibit to its Ruins wing examining the history of Silk Road and its wider impact on Bitcoin, law...

Liquidium launches Robinhood Chain NFT lending in open beta

Liquidium.WTF has launched its NFT lending service on Robinhood Chain in open beta, giving holders of selected Robinhood NFTs the option to borrow crypto...

ICPay adds new tools for simpler canister management

ICPay has launched a new set of canister management tools aimed at making it easier for Internet Computer users to control and maintain their...

Crypto ETFs record sixth straight week of inflows

Crypto exchange-traded funds recorded another week of net inflows, extending their positive run to six consecutive weeks as investor demand for digital assets shows...
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When Amsterdam Meets Web3: Day One Impressions from Solana Breakpoint 2023

Amsterdam, the city celebrated for its canals, bicycles, and historic charm, is playing host to the future of decentralization: Solana Breakpoint 2023. From October...
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The AI Ascension: Steve Ballmer’s Surging Wealth and its Ripple Effects

In a remarkable turn of events, former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is on the verge of a financial milestone that could reshape the hierarchy...
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Bitcoin Mining Firms Brace for Impact as U.S. Bitcoin ETF Nears...

With the first U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF seemingly in sight, optimism sweeps the crypto industry, envisioning enhanced legitimacy for Bitcoin, institutional adoption, and soaring...
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The Ink’s Still Wet: Bitcoin Whitepaper’s Puzzles and Paradigms

In a digital world obsessed with speed and scale, sometimes the most profound revolutions emerge from the simplest of documents. Fifteen years ago today,...
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From Mystery to Money: 15 Years Since the Cryptic Birth of...

Maria Irene When you think of anniversaries, you often think of candles on a cake or perhaps some bubbles in a champagne glass. But for...
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PlanB’s October Tweet: A Crypto Crystal Ball or Just Numbers in...

PlanB, the Dutch institutional investor who moonlights as a Bitcoin oracle, has long captivated the cryptocurrency community with his Stock-to-Flow (S2F) model. In a...