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...
Entrepreneurs
Maria Irene

Transforming Business and National Cybersecurity with Bitcoin: Michael Saylor Shares MicroStrategy’s...

A recent interview with Michael Saylor, the executive chairman and founder of MicroStrategy, has revealed the company's strategic use of Bitcoin and its potential...
Maria Irene

A Deep Dive into BRC20 Tokens: From Ord Already to SATs...

In the rapidly evolving realm of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, a multitude of tokens from various protocols vie for the attention of investors. Amid...
Maria Irene

Existential Physics: Sabine Hossenfelder’s Deep Dive into Life’s Biggest Questions

In her latest book, "Existential Physics: A Scientist's Guide to Life's Biggest Questions," theoretical physicist Sabine Hossenfelder turns her attention to the deepest and...
Maria Irene

Real Vision Strikes Back Against Misinformation, Teases Ambitious “Real Vision 2.0”...

Real Vision, a financial media platform known for its unique position at the nexus of macro, crypto, and technology, has decided to break its...
Maria Irene

China’s Unsustainable Growth Model: Challenges Ahead in Balancing Investment, Consumption, and...

China's investment-driven economic growth model, as explained by Professor Michael Pettis of Peking University, has been successful in generating high levels of investment. However,...
Maria Irene

Geoffrey Hinton Urges US-China Collaboration to Avert AI Existential Threat

In a recent YouTube video titled "Possible End of Humanity from AI?", Geoffrey Hinton, a pioneer of deep learning, delved into the potential risks...