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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US Economy Faces Triple Threat: Inflation, Recession & Stagflation

Maria Irene   Emerging Banking Crisis and Real Estate Collapse Threaten U.S. Economy, Paving the Way for Central Bank Digital Currency   As regional bank stocks plummet and...
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The Sui Economy: Exploring its Players, Tokenomics, and L2 Solutions for...

Maria Irene In the rapidly evolving world of blockchain technology, the Sui network emerges as an innovative platform that offers a user-friendly experience through its...
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Sui Mainnet Set to Launch Tomorrow, Boasting Impressive Speeds and Efficiency

Maria Irene Tomorrow, May 3rd, marks the highly anticipated launch of the Sui Mainnet, a cutting-edge network that has demonstrated remarkable capabilities during testing. With...
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Crypto Adoption Gains Momentum: The Intersection of Millennials, Boomers, and Web...

Maria Irene The world of cryptocurrencies is witnessing an unprecedented surge in adoption rates among Millennials, Gen Xers, and even Baby Boomers. The increased interest...
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Revisiting Monetary Fundamentals: An Insightful Journey through America’s Financial Past

Maria Irene In "A Monetary History of the United States, 1867-1960," Nobel laureate Milton Friedman and co-author Anna Schwartz provide a meticulously researched, comprehensive analysis...
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A Looming Deflationary Depression: America’s Money Supply Contraction Signals Economic Alarm

For the first time since the Great Depression, the money supply in America has contracted, triggering a massive deflationary depression warning. Experts are drawing...