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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Gaming

The Jar of DOM reopens with a new on-chain season

The Jar of DOM has reopened for a new season, giving DOM Wallet users another on-chain game built around ICP staking, DOM burns and...

KeyMesh explores confidential and verifiable external compute on ICP

A new experimental project called KeyMesh is exploring whether the Internet Computer can coordinate external computing resources while giving users stronger guarantees around privacy,...

ICPay aims to simplify crypto transfers with username-based handles

Sending cryptocurrency can involve copying and pasting long wallet addresses, a process that can be inconvenient and increases the risk of entering the wrong...

Expired bob.fun domain raises Internet Identity security concerns for users

Users of the ICP-based bob.fun applications have been warned against accessing the services through their former web domains after the bob.fun domain stopped serving...
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Get Sharded! Ethos’ Magic Key Transforms Crypto Self-Custody!

In an electrifying announcement that is set to alter the world of crypto custody, the father-son team of Shingo and Adam Lavine have revealed...
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The Fiscal Time Machine: Navigating the Paradox of the ’72 Paycheck...

In this era of lightning-fast technology and the embrace of an interconnected world economy, it's easy to imagine the march of progress leaving everyone...
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Voyager Creditors Incur $5.1M Bill from McDermott Will & Emery, Surpassing...

Rising Legal Costs Amidst Voyager's Restructuring Process Raise Concerns for Creditors Maria Irene In a development that highlights the escalating legal expenses surrounding Voyager's restructuring, law...
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From Blueprint to Reality: How 3D Printing is Reshaping the Real...

Maria Irene As the world embraces new technologies to tackle traditional challenges, 3D printing is fast gaining traction in the real estate sector. With notable...
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Unleashing Creativity in Bytes: Lil Bubble Takes the Stage in the...

Where music meets meme, Lil Bubble, the voice of the digital generation, has a riveting announcement to make. Hitherto known for his innovative music...
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From California Dreamin’ to Sky High Reality: The FAA Certifies Alef’s...

In a surprising move, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a special airworthiness certificate to a vehicle that seems to be straight out...