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

ICPay adds canister controls as platform expands its developer tools

ICPay is working towards giving users broader control over canisters directly through its platform, alongside updates aimed at improving its developer and tipping features. The...

Higher ICP price reduces both issuance and burn, analysis says

A higher ICP price can reduce the number of tokens minted for node provider rewards, but it also means fewer ICP tokens are needed...

PANDA DAO explores staking-based utility for its products

PANDA DAO is considering a model that would link the use of its products with utility for PANDA token holders, following a discussion on...

Japanese developer releases native iOS client for Internet Computer

A Japanese developer has released a Swift-based iOS client designed to let native Apple applications communicate directly with canisters on the Internet Computer. Developed by...
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Australia’s Rental Crisis Intensifies Amid Unprecedented Population Surge

Maria Irene Recent discussions on social media have highlighted the growing concerns about Australia's rental crisis and its relationship to the country's immigration policy. A...
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Housing Market Shifts: The End of House Price Inflation and the...

Maria Irene After a prolonged period of skyrocketing housing prices, signs of a potential shift in the market are emerging. A recent tweet by Raoul...
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The Legacy World Clings to Life Amidst the Digital Revolution

Maria Irene As the sun rises each morning and sets each evening, the world seems to take a turn, a slow but deliberate spin toward...
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‘Google is already feeling like an old, slow version of some...

Maria Irene As the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, many are questioning whether traditional search engines like Google can survive the rise...
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A Whimsical Adventure Through Space and Time: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to...

Maria Irene The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Omnibus, a collection of the five iconic novels by the late, great Douglas Adams, takes readers on...
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Polygon (MATIC): Revolutionizing Ethereum’s Scalability for a More Sustainable Future

Maria Irene As the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies continues to evolve, the challenge of scalability and sustainability for popular networks such as Ethereum is...