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 Bitcoin Ballet: Leaping into the Future with the Exchange-Traded Dance...

A fresh narrative is unfolding in the world of cryptocurrencies: the chase for a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). This innovative avenue of investment harbors...
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Quenching the Thirst for Innovation: DRiP Raises $3 Million to “DRiP”...

DRiP, a prominent NFT platform operating on Solana's blockchain, is celebrating a triumphant $3 million seed round funding. Renowned for providing NFT artists with...
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From Foe to Friend: How Solana Turned a Critic into a...

Maria Irene Discussions around Layer 1 (L1) and Layer 2 (L2) scaling solutions have taken center stage once again with the launch of BASE. Security,...
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CZ playing Cat and Mouse with US Regulators: MartyParty

Maria Irene There are no secrets in the crypto space, just information waiting to be discovered. That's the impression one might get when diving into the...
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Shibarium Returns to Action as Shiba Inu Team Tackles Challenges and...

Shiba Inu's Lead Developer Offers Insights on Shibarium Scaling and Fund Safety Amid Recent Hurdles Shiba Inu's Shibarium Platform Overcomes Challenges: The Shiba Inu community witnesses...
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Bubble Tea or Bubble Trouble? Sipping Through the Dotcom and Crypto...

Maria Irene Once upon a time in the late '90s, a perfect blend of low interest rates and breakthrough technology created a potent brew that...