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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Dom Wallet adds Silk Road exhibit exploring Bitcoin, crime and state power

Dom Wallet has added a new exhibit to its Ruins wing examining the history of Silk Road and its wider impact on Bitcoin, law...

Liquidium launches Robinhood Chain NFT lending in open beta

Liquidium.WTF has launched its NFT lending service on Robinhood Chain in open beta, giving holders of selected Robinhood NFTs the option to borrow crypto...

ICPay adds new tools for simpler canister management

ICPay has launched a new set of canister management tools aimed at making it easier for Internet Computer users to control and maintain their...

Crypto ETFs record sixth straight week of inflows

Crypto exchange-traded funds recorded another week of net inflows, extending their positive run to six consecutive weeks as investor demand for digital assets shows...
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Exodus Makes a ‘Sovryn’ Decision: Crypto Wallet Firm Bets on Decentralized...

In a move that signals a bold embrace of decentralized finance (DeFi), Exodus, the renowned digital wallet and crypto exchange platform, has announced the...
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Toshipad and the Dawn of a New Era: The Council’s Grand...

Maria Irene In an unexpected unveiling, the masked monks known as 'The Council', a group of anonymous Bitcoin Ordinals advocates, recently shared their ambitious roadmap...
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Driving into the Future: How Toyota’s EV Surge is Shifting Oil...

Maria Irene From disruptive technologies to evolving consumer trends, the automotive industry is navigating through a transformative period. Amidst this revolution, the rapid rise of...
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Goal for Empowerment: FC Barcelona and World of Women Kick Off...

The worlds of football and blockchain technology are colliding in a spectacular fashion, as FC Barcelona, one of the most globally recognized and revered...
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Whirlwind Romance with the Cosmos: Seven Brief Lessons on Physics

Maria Irene Reading Carlo Rovelli's "Seven Brief Lessons on Physics" is like stepping onto a cosmic roller coaster, with twists and turns that are as...
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An Aus-some Adventure: Unpacking the Intricacies of Australia’s Mortgage Market

Maria Irene Australia's mortgage market is as diverse and fascinating as the continent itself, pulsing with the rhythm of economic trends and policies. Recently, this...