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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The Jar of DOM reopens with a new on-chain season

The Jar of DOM has reopened for a new season, giving DOM Wallet users another on-chain game built around ICP staking, DOM burns and...

KeyMesh explores confidential and verifiable external compute on ICP

A new experimental project called KeyMesh is exploring whether the Internet Computer can coordinate external computing resources while giving users stronger guarantees around privacy,...

ICPay aims to simplify crypto transfers with username-based handles

Sending cryptocurrency can involve copying and pasting long wallet addresses, a process that can be inconvenient and increases the risk of entering the wrong...

Expired bob.fun domain raises Internet Identity security concerns for users

Users of the ICP-based bob.fun applications have been warned against accessing the services through their former web domains after the bob.fun domain stopped serving...
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The Phisherman’s Friend: A Cautionary Tale of Missteps and Redemption in...

Maria Irene In the early hours of this morning, a seemingly mundane decision led to a startling discovery that could have resulted in a catastrophic...
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Shiba Inu Airdrop Marks the Dawn of a New Era with...

In a revolutionary development, the Shiba Inu community has announced the commencement of the Shiba Inu Airdrop, riding on the coattails of the recent...
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From Stream Swaps to Lending: ThorChain’s Thunderous Ascent

Maria Irene ThorChain has finally emerged, so it seems. A decentralized protocol designed to facilitate seamless swaps between various crypto assets, ThorChain has been making...
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DRiP’s Teaser: A Splash or a Tsunami? Vibhu’s Cryptic Wave Keeps...

Maria Irene Just a week after DRiP's celebrated seed fund round, securing an impressive $3 million, the Solana NFT platform's founder, Vibhu, has decided to...
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Rupees in a Rumble? Peter Brandt Charts a Course through Stormy...

Maria Irene Veteran trader Peter Brandt, renowned for his notable presence in the Market Wizard Series and his expertise as a chartist and swing trader...
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BlackRock and the Desert Dance: A Wall Street Oasis or Mirage?

The complex web of global business and political connections spins intriguing designs, illuminated by the nuanced partnership between BlackRock, America's financial juggernaut, and Saudi...