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...
Macro Scene
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The Global Liquidity Tango: A Dance of Dollars, Debt, and QE

In the world of global finance, the concept of liquidity is often bandied about with a sense of gravitas. It's the lifeblood of the...
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Down Under Dilemma: The Tightrope Walk between Rental Shortages and Housing...

Maria Irene   The ongoing rental crunch in Australia's capital cities paints a complex picture of supply and demand dynamics, investor behaviors, and policy implications. In...
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Satoshi Safari: The New Bitcoin Gold Rush

Maria Irene In the heart of the digital frontier, a new trend is emerging, one that is reshaping the landscape of cryptocurrency and redefining the...
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Financial Sway & Ghosts of Inflation Past: Bubba Horwitz Unravels Market’s...

Maria Irene The gentle ebb and flow of the markets often conceal the treacherous currents beneath the surface. This truth takes center stage in an...
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Vincent Daniel: Unmasking the True Role of Hedge Funds

Renowned financial expert, Vincent Daniel, recently shared his distinctive perspectives on the current financial market, specifically focusing on the role of hedge funds. Known...
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Magician on Bitcoin: M3rl1nOg Conjures a Symphony of Smart Inscriptions

Amidst the clamor of the digital realm, a new wizard emerges wielding the power of BOSS, inscribing not just codes, but dreams. Maria Irene As we...