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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Wirex Launches Virtual Cards in the UK, EEA, and Australia for...

Wirex, a leading digital payment platform, has announced the launch of its virtual cards, available to customers in the UK, EEA, and Australia. Designed...
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AI-Powered Crypto Projects Set to Explode in 2023: Unleashing New Potential...

Sentiment and trend analysis: Understanding market sentiment and trends is a critical component of successful cryptocurrency trading. JennaAI employs advanced sentiment analysis algorithms to evaluate...
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Stanford Economist John Cochrane Discusses Inflation, Government Debt, and the Need...

In a recent video interview with David Lin on his new show, Stanford economist and Hoover Institution senior fellow John Cochrane discussed the causes...
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AI Alignment Researcher Paul Christiano Explores Strategies to Prevent Catastrophic AI...

In a recent interview, AI safety alignment researcher Paul Christiano delved into the importance of addressing the AI alignment problem and the potential risks...
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Decentralized Nature of Bitcoin Mempools Enhances Security and Resilience in the...

The world of cryptocurrencies is constantly evolving, and one of the most crucial aspects that sets Bitcoin apart from traditional financial systems is its...
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Economist Nick Gerli Forecasts Unemployment Spike in Summer 2023 Based on...

Economist and financial analyst Nick Gerli shared his concerns about the US economy in a series of tweets, warning that the Conference Board's Leading...