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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Canister Lab

Trail of Bits review finds 25 issues in Liquidium cross-chain lending code

Liquidium has completed an independent security review of the ICP canisters supporting its cross-chain lending infrastructure, with the assessment identifying 25 findings across the...

ICP Cloud Engines expand as sovereign cloud infrastructure goes live

The Internet Computer's Cloud Engines are expanding as the network moves further into dedicated cloud infrastructure, offering organisations a way to run applications on...

DOM Wallet adds Bitcoin Culture’s Register of Names and new Ruins entry

DOM Wallet has added new Bitcoin Culture features, including The Register of Names and a new entry in the Ruins section, giving users new...

Liquidium prepares NFT lending launch on Robinhood Chain

Liquidium is preparing to bring its NFT lending protocol to Robinhood Chain, expanding its lending activity from Bitcoin into a new Ethereum Layer 2...
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Bitcoin Binge: BlackRock Sips, SEC Spills

Maria Irene The financial world is no stranger to sudden tidal waves of change, and 2023 has proven to be no exception. As the Securities...
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Hooks, Pools, and Trillions: Unraveling the Uniswap Phenomenon

Maria Irene In the vibrant, relentless ecosystem of cryptocurrencies, a colossus strides amidst lesser entities: Uniswap. The brainchild of a then neophyte developer, Hayden Adams,...
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Uniswap V4: A New Chapter in Decentralized Exchanges

Maria Irene As the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) continues to evolve, Uniswap, the globally renowned decentralized cryptocurrency exchange, is gearing up to launch its...
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The Secret Garden of Rare Satoshis: Bitcoin’s Micro-Universe Under the Microscope

Enveloped in the cryptic labyrinths of Bitcoin's cryptographic architecture, there exists a trove of treasures that beckon the starry-eyed imaginations of cryptocurrency connoisseurs. The...
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PayTM: How One App Rewrote India’s Monetary Script

In the vibrant bazaars of Mumbai, where the clattering sounds of countless transactions reverberate, and in the tranquil byways of Rajasthan's countryside, the chant...
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BOSS-ing Bitcoin: A Revolutionary Leap in Blockchain Technology

In the ever-evolving world of blockchain technology, a new player has emerged, promising to revolutionize the operational potential of the Bitcoin network. The Bitcoin...