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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Bitcade: A Pixelated Revolution! Earn, Play and Level Up with Bitcoin’s...

There’s a new player on the gaming block, and it’s ushering in a new era of digital fun with a nostalgic twist. Introducing OrdzGames,...
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‘Crypto bros can now pawn their stuff during the bear market’

Maria Irene Have you ever dreamed of trading a physical Rolex like a digital currency, borrowing against an art piece, or lending capital with a...
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Shiba Inu Teases Major Developments and Flaunts New Partnership with Bad...

As the Shiba Inu ecosystem gears up for significant advancements, the team unveils a partnership with Bad Idea AI. The community awaits eagerly for...
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No Strings Attached: THORChain’s New Lending Initiative Breaks the Chains!

THORChain, a decentralized liquidity network, is ushering in a new era of finance by introducing a ground-breaking lending program. With an emphasis on simplicity,...
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Clacking Away to Infinity: How a Typewriter Artist and DRiP’s 25...

Maria Irene If you thought the NFT world is in a bear market, guess what, you've got news. Check out all the chatter on Solana...
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Peso’s Plunge and Bitcoin’s Boom: Argentina’s Dance with Dollars, Debt, and...

Maria Irene In a stunning turn of events, Argentina's central bank hiked the benchmark interest rate to 118% from 97%, followed by a shock devaluation...