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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Coinbase Connects with Canada: A New Frontier in Crypto Expansion

Coinbase, the renowned cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its official entry into the Canadian market. This move signifies a pivotal moment in the international expansion...
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SHIB continues bullish surge flipping Trx briefly

By Maria Irene In a remarkable display of consecutive bullish momentum, Shiba Inu (SHIB) has once again ascended to claim the #1 Altrank position, marking...
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World can’t dedollarize without deleveraging: Brent Johnson

A Dollar Smoothie with a Twist: How the World's Reserve Currency Keeps Sucking Up Strength! The Dollar Milkshake theory, first put forward by Brent Johnson,...
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Notes from the Bear’s Den: SATS Tokens Mint out 50%

Maria Irene In a time when the crypto-skeptic is holding court, spouting tales of doom and gloom in the bear market, SATS is proving to...
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Coca-Cola® Unveils ‘Masterpiece’: A Blend of Iconic and Emerging Onchain Art

Coca-Cola® has announced the launch of "Masterpiece," a collection of onchain art that includes both classic and contemporary pieces. This unique initiative, part of...
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Base’s Bold Leap in Layer 2 Battle – Quirking Up the...

The battle for dominance in the Layer 2 space is gaining momentum, and Base is swiftly taking the lead with a unique strategy: the...