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 highlights fully on-chain exchange model

DFINITY founder Dominic Williams has highlighted the idea of an open-source order book exchange that operates entirely on-chain, pointing to the potential of blockchain...

Dom Wallet explores self-drawing Bitcoin Bitmaps

Dom Wallet has highlighted a recent development in Bitcoin Bitmap technology that could allow an inscription to build an accurate representation of a block...

Odin.fun outlines locking, staking and V2 migration plans

Odin.fun has provided an update on its roadmap, covering token locking, staking, the planned migration from V1 to V2 and security measures introduced following...

ICPanda explores AI control and human freedom in new sci-fi story

ICPanda has released a new science fiction story exploring the question of whether an artificial superintelligence should have the authority to determine humanity's future. Titled...
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Google Cloud Hops Aboard the Polygon Express, With Quirks Aplenty

In a move signaling the nascent collaboration between traditional tech giants and the avant-garde decentralized networks, Google Cloud has carved its name into the...
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Sliding Down the Slope of Hope: When Optimism Meets Financial Gravity!

You've heard of "the Wall of Worry," that invisible obstacle course of fears and uncertainties that investors climb as stocks rise. But what happens...
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Climbing the Bear Mountain: Why Your Mortgage Rates Might Just Skyrocket!

Maria Irene Ever heard of a "bear steepening" and wondered if it's something you should add to your camping or hiking lexicon? Well, this bear...
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60% Click to Pay, the Rest Just Play: How Alt-Pay is...

In a major shift that's changing the e-commerce landscape in India, alternative payment methods are knocking traditional cash and cards off the pedestal. According...
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VanEck Teases Ethereum Futures ETF Launch with Unique Marketing

As the crypto investment world eagerly anticipates the approval of Ethereum futures and spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a new contender is stepping into...
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StakeCube Plans Chrome Extension and Zero-Fee Trading to Accelerate DeFi and...

Maria Irene September has been a defining month for StakeCube, as the crypto platform unveiled a flurry of updates aimed at enhancing its utility and...