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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Singaporean Crypto Shuffle: Trusting Trusts for a Safer Dance Floor!

In a significant move aimed at instilling confidence in the cryptocurrency market and shielding investors from potential losses, Singapore's Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)...
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Hong Kong Takes the Blockchain Bull by the Horns: Unveils Web3...

In a bid to cement its position as a global leader in the evolving world of digital currencies and blockchain technology, Hong Kong's government...
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Elon’s Tweet Diet: Cutting the Noise or Killing the Conversation?

Maria Irene In a move that can only be characterized as either 'bold' or 'rash' - depending on which side of the fence you sit,...
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Walking the Blockchain: Dior Steps into the Future with Ethereum-powered Sneakers

In a bold blend of high fashion and high technology, French fashion house Dior is stepping into the blockchain world with a new line...
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Mind Network Minds the Gap: Rakes in $2.5M Seed Funding for...

In a significant boost to its technological ambitions, Mind Network has secured a seed funding round of $2.5 million. The key investors in this...
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House of Cards? US House Chair Sounds Alarm Over SEC’s Spot...

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently sparked controversy by deeming spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) filings by financial giants such as BlackRock...