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...
Bitcoin
Maria Irene

The Secret Garden of Rare Satoshis: Bitcoin’s Micro-Universe Under the Microscope

Enveloped in the cryptic labyrinths of Bitcoin's cryptographic architecture, there exists a trove of treasures that beckon the starry-eyed imaginations of cryptocurrency connoisseurs. The...
Maria Irene

PayTM: How One App Rewrote India’s Monetary Script

In the vibrant bazaars of Mumbai, where the clattering sounds of countless transactions reverberate, and in the tranquil byways of Rajasthan's countryside, the chant...
Maria Irene

BOSS-ing Bitcoin: A Revolutionary Leap in Blockchain Technology

In the ever-evolving world of blockchain technology, a new player has emerged, promising to revolutionize the operational potential of the Bitcoin network. The Bitcoin...
Maria Irene

Machines, Money, and Mayhem: How AI Might Tame the Wild West...

In the kaleidoscopic world of digital currencies, where the borders of regulation are as nebulous as a foggy morning, a beacon of hope emerges...
Maria Irene

Decentralization on Steroids: How BRC20 Tokens Are Piggybacking on Bitcoin for...

In the cryptosphere, where innovation whizzes past at the speed of light, BRC20 tokens are proving to be the next big thing. Backed by...
Maria Irene

Squeezing Cryptos Through the Howey Squeeze: A Look at the SEC’s...

When you think of a test, you might picture a school exam with multiple-choice questions, true/false statements, and perhaps a dreaded essay section. But...