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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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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Algorithmic Stablecoins: A Double-Edged Sword in the Crypto Industry

In recent years, the world of cryptocurrencies has seen significant innovation, with the emergence of algorithmic stablecoins being one such development. These digital assets...
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US Recession Looming: 42 Macro CEO Darius Dale Warns of Potential...

Economist Darius Dale, founder and CEO of 42 Macro, has forecasted a US recession between Q2 to Q4 of 2023, which could significantly impact...
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Coinbase Officials Express Disappointment Over SEC’s Wells Notice, Urge Against Unnecessary...

Coinbase's CEO Brian Armstrong and Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal have responded to the Securities Exchange Commission's (SEC) Wells notice, expressing their disappointment with...
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Bank of Japan’s Policy Decision: Calm Before the Storm?

Market Implications and Potential Shocks Explored In anticipation of the upcoming Bank of Japan (BOJ) policy decision, experts are debating the potential implications on global...
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PancakeSwap Unveils CAKE Tokenomics v2.5, Explores Deflationary Strategies

PancakeSwap, the leading decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Binance Smart Chain, held an insightful Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on April 26th, addressing the...
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ShapeShift DAO Seeks Community Support for Decentralized Exchange Development through Gitcoin...

ShapeShift DAO, the innovative team behind the multi-wallet, multi-chain app that aims to serve as a comprehensive self-custody alternative to centralized exchanges, has recently...